2026-04-10T14:45:22+00:00
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Shafaq News- Middle East
On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused
Spain of defaming Israeli soldiers, warning that countries taking hostile
diplomatic positions against Israel will face consequences.
In a video statement, Netanyahu indicated that countries
criticizing Israel instead of “terrorist regimes” would not be considered
partners in shaping the region’s future, reiterating his rejection of what he
called hostility toward Israel.
Meanwhile, the Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced
that his country had removed Spain from the Civil-Military Coordination Center
(CMCC)*, which oversees the Gaza ceasefire.
For a long time, the government of Spain under @sanchezcastejon has been operating against the State of Israel in every way possible. Sánchez and his ministers level false blood libels against Israel and its army, defame and incite against Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu. The…
— Gideon Sa’ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) April 10, 2026
Relations between Israel and Spain have deteriorated in
recent years amid Madrid’s criticism of Israel’s military operations in Gaza,
with Spain withdrawing its ambassador from Israel and restoring diplomatic
representation in Iran, while the dispute has also extended to military
cooperation, including closing its airspace to US aircraft involved in strikes
on Iran and denying access to jointly operated bases.
*The CMCC, based in Israel, was created as part of the 2025
Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement. It serves as the main operational hub for
monitoring compliance, managing aid delivery, and coordinating logistical
transitions. Led by the United States with participation from the United
Kingdom, Qatar, and Egypt, the center reflects a broader international effort
to stabilize Gaza, with potential future contributions from the UAE, Germany,
Jordan, and Turkiye.