Spain demands EU suspend Israel association deal

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly stated that Israel is violating international law and humanitarian law in Lebanon, the West Bank, and Gaza. He made the remarks while referencing Article 2 of the European Union's association agreement with Israel, which is conditioned on respect for these laws. The statement reinforces Spain's recent diplomatic call for the EU to suspend the agreement, representing a significant escalation from a major EU member state. Sánchez's comments increase pressure on the EU to review its relationship with Israel based on its conduct in ongoing conflicts.