Spain’s prime minister on Monday defended his government’s position on Palestine, saying it has steadily won wider international backing.
Speaking during an annual review of his government’s work, Pedro Sanchez said Spain was among the first countries to recognize Palestinian statehood after Israel began waging war in Gaza in October 2023, adding that a growing number of nations, including France and Canada, have since taken similar steps.
"Time proved us right,” Sanchez said, pushing back against domestic criticism of his government’s stance and dismissing claims that Spain had aligned itself with terrorist groups.
"The world aligned on our side, demonstrating the emptiness and malice of these criticisms, which showed a lack of empathy for people suffering, as was the case with the Palestinians,” he added.
Sanchez also highlighted that Spain adopted a package of nine measures against Israel this year, including a permanent arms embargo and a commitment to boost aid to Palestine.
