Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed on Tuesday that his government does not intend to lift the arms embargo on Israel, even despite the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
In an interview with Spanish radio station Cadena SER, Sánchez added: “The arms embargo remains in place. We now have a ceasefire, but we still have to build peace.”
“An opportunity has been created, and we, as Spain and Europe, with our own way of looking at international relations, and with the participation of the United Nations, must accompany this process.”
Sánchez explained that Madrid is also prepared to consider the participation of its forces in a peacekeeping mission, if internationally approved.
Peacebuilding efforts must take into account not only Gaza Strip, but also the West Bank, he stressed.
He continued, “Peace does not mean forgetting or impunity. Those who played a major role in the genocide committed in Gaza will be held accountable.”
“Peace is inevitable, and impunity cannot be allowed. It is important that the violence in Gaza stop and that we open the way for a frank dialogue between the two countries,” Sánchez added.
Spain passed a decree on October 8 imposing an arms embargo on Israel in light of the conflict in Gaza.
