"At the proposal of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation, and following deliberation by the Council of Ministers at its meeting on 10 March 2026, I hereby order the termination of Ms. Ana María Sálomon Pérez's appointment as Ambassador of Spain in the State of Israel."
"Relations between Spain and Israel have deteriorated since the latter country began its genocidal campaign against Palestinians in Gaza in late 2023. Spain has been among the most ardent European critics of Israel over its actions in Gaza, and last fall, the Spanish government approved a bill establishing an arms embargo against the country."
Spain announced the withdrawal of its ambassador to Israel on Wednesday, citing protest against Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and participation in the joint United States-Israel military campaign against Iran. The Spanish embassy in Tel Aviv will remain operational but will be led by a charge d'affaires instead of an ambassador. This action follows Spain's increasingly critical stance toward Israel since late 2023, including approval of an arms embargo and formal recognition of Palestinian statehood in 2024. Israel previously recalled its own ambassador to Spain in response to these measures. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly stated opposition to war, framing Spain's diplomatic actions within broader European criticism of Israeli military operations.
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