{"id":1257,"date":"2026-04-11T07:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T07:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/1257\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T07:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T07:35:09","slug":"israel-removes-spain-from-gaza-ceasefire-coordination-hub-over-accusations-of-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/1257\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel removes Spain from Gaza ceasefire coordination hub over accusations of violations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Israel<\/a> has barred Spain from participating in the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, a multinational hub that oversees the Gaza ceasefire. The decision was announced by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa\u2019ar, who accused Spain of having an \u201canti-Israel obsession\u201d and taking positions that undermine Israel during ongoing regional conflicts. The move reflects a sharp escalation in tensions between the two countries, whose relations have been deteriorating since the start of the Gaza war and worsened further during the conflict involving Iran.<\/p>\n

According to Sa\u2019ar, Spain can no longer play a constructive role in the coordination efforts tied to the ceasefire. \u201cThe S\u00e1nchez government has such a blatant anti-Israeli bias that it has lost any ability to serve as a useful actor in implementing President Trump\u2019s peace plan and in the CMCC centre operating within the framework of the plan,\u201d Sa\u2019ar said. Israeli authorities confirmed that Spain was formally informed of the decision, and the United States was notified in advance.<\/p>\n

The CMCC, located in Kiryat Gat, includes representatives from several European countries, many of which maintain a small military presence to support ceasefire monitoring and coordination. Spain had been part of this effort until the latest decision removed it from the framework. The move signals a broader shift in Israel\u2019s approach toward countries it believes are taking hostile diplomatic positions.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed the issue in a video statement, warning against what he described as diplomatic attacks on Israel. \u201cIsrael will not remain silent in the face of those who attack us,\u201d he said. He further added that countries engaging in such actions would face consequences. \u201cI do not intend to allow any country to wage a diplomatic war against us without paying an immediate price,\u201d Netanyahu stated.<\/p>\n

Continuing his criticism, Netanyahu said, \u201cSpain has defamed our heroes, IDF soldiers \u2014 the soldiers of the most moral army in the world.\u201d He emphasised that nations targeting Israel instead of extremist groups would not be considered partners in shaping the region\u2019s future. \u201cThose who attack Israel instead of terrorist regimes \u2014 whoever does so \u2014 will not be our partner regarding the future of the region,\u201d he added. Concluding his remarks, Netanyahu said, \u201cI am not prepared to tolerate this hypocrisy and this hostility.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tensions between Israel and Spain have been building over the past few years. Relations became especially strained after the Gaza war began, following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered a large-scale Israeli military response. Since then, Spain has increasingly criticised Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza, leading to a series of diplomatic confrontations.<\/p>\n

Spain\u2019s government, led by Prime Minister Pedro S\u00e1nchez, has taken several steps that Israel views as hostile. Madrid had already halted the sale and purchase of military equipment with Israel at the start of the war. In September, S\u00e1nchez announced plans to make this ban a permanent law. This decision drew strong criticism from Israel, with Sa\u2019ar accusing Spain of leading \u201ca hostile, anti-Israel line.\u201d<\/p>\n

The diplomatic fallout continued after Spain recalled its ambassador from Israel. Last month, it made the move permanent by withdrawing its ambassador completely. At the same time, Spain signalled a shift in its regional approach by sending its ambassador back to Iran. These actions further widened the gap between the two countries and added to the growing mistrust.<\/p>\n

During the conflict involving Iran, Spain took additional steps that raised concerns in Israel and the United States. It closed its airspace to US aircraft involved in strikes on Iran. This move went beyond earlier restrictions, where Spain had denied access to jointly operated military bases. Israel interpreted these decisions as part of a broader pattern of opposition to its policies and alliances.<\/p>\n

The latest decision to remove Spain from the CMCC highlights how diplomatic disagreements are now directly affecting international coordination efforts related to the Gaza ceasefire. It also reflects Israel\u2019s intention to take firm action against countries it believes are undermining its position on the global stage. As tensions continue, the rift between Jerusalem and Madrid appears unlikely to ease in the near future.<\/p>\n

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