22/7/2025–|Last update: 18:32 (Mecca time)
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Paris called for the suspension of partnership agreements between European Union And Israel, stressing that the continuation of dealing with it normally is no longer possible in light of what it described as the worsening human catastrophe in Gaza StripAnd the war that he said has lost any military or moral justification.
In an interview with Al -Jazeera, the Paris expressed his shock from the tragic conditions experienced by the Palestinians in the Strip, saying that famine and bombing And forced displacement Civilians have reached indescribable levels, and what happens is that all limits.
The Spanish minister called for an immediate cessation of the war and ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid and distribution safely and impartially, stressing that his country’s government is closely following what is going on, and that it is doing everything in its power to pressure to stop these violations.
He explained that his country signed, along with 24 other countries, a joint statement calling for the opening of humanitarian corridors without delay, warning that preventing the entry of food, water and medicine represents a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.
He stressed that Israel It is the party that prevents the aid from reaching those who need it in need, considering this a shameful and unacceptable behavior.
He added: “We are talking about women, children and civilians, and this suffering must end immediately. If we do not defend human principles, then we return to the law of the jungle.”
There is no room for slowing down
In response to a question about granting Israel to implement an agreement to enter aid, the Paris expressed his rejection of this slowdown, and said that the situation is no longer to be delayed, stressing that the inhabitants of Gaza have lived for months without a natural flow of food, fuel and medicine, which is something that requires urgent action, not waiting.
He pointed out that Spain sees in the ongoing military operations inside the sector a flagrant violation of international law, and does not find any logical justification for it. He added that the transfer of civilians forcibly from one region to another cannot be accepted in any way, and that The international community He takes a collective responsibility to stop these violations.
On the practical steps taken by his country, the Spanish Foreign Minister explained that Madrid has already imposed sanctions on the violent settlers, prohibited the export of weapons to Israel, as it prevented the shipment of ships loaded with weapons directed at Israel in its ports, and continued its financial and political support to the agency.UNRWA“.
He also pointed to his country’s strong support for the lawsuit that South Africa filed against International Court of Justice Against Israel, stressing that Spain’s commitment to these measures stems from its deep respect for international law, and its endeavor to preserve the principles that regulate relations between states and protect civilians in the time of conflict.
He stressed that Spain seeks through the European Union to pressure to suspend partnership agreements with Israel, and said that the expansion of support for this trend between the union countries would enhance the chances of imposing real pressure on Tel Aviv To end the war and lift the siege on Gaza.
He explained that his country believes that the time is more than ever to resume political efforts For a two -state solutionHe pointed to the holding of an expected international conference discussing this path, which was considered the only way to achieve peace and stability in the region in the long run.
Paris stressed the need for Israel not to be allowed to continue its policies as if nothing happened, calling on the international community for immediate and decisive measures.
He said: “If we do not stop this war now, we will all be responsible for continuing suffering. We have to apply International law We respect the decisions of the International Court of Justice. This is the minimum of our human duty. “