By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
The Spanish government has formally withdrawn its ambassador to Israel, a decision published in the country’s official state gazette on Wednesday, reflecting Madrid’s escalating diplomatic protest against Israel’s military actions in Gaza and the broader regional conflict involving Iran.
The order, signed by the government following a Council of Ministers meeting, terminates the appointment of Ambassador Ana María Sálomon Pérez. The decree states the move was made “at the proposal of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation.”
Following the ambassador’s removal, Spain’s embassy in Tel Aviv will be led by a chargé d’affaires, according to a source from the Spanish Foreign Ministry cited by Reuters.
The withdrawal cements Spain’s position as one of the most outspoken critics of Israel within the European Union. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been a leading voice among left-wing European leaders condemning the conflict, recently describing a joint U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran as “unjustifiable” and reiterating his government’s firm stance: “no to the war.”
Spain’s opposition to the military campaigns extends beyond rhetoric. In a significant legislative move last October, the Spanish parliament approved a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel. The law permanently prohibits the sale of weapons, military equipment, and dual-use technology, a measure the government explicitly linked to events in Gaza.
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