Spanish Government and Gaza Situation
The Spanish government has asked officials to stop using the term “genocide” to describe the situation in Gaza to avoid granting instant asylum claims to Palestinians living there.
Key Points
- Spanish government asks officials to stop using the term “genocide” to prevent granting asylum to Palestinians in Gaza.
- Spain joined Ireland and Norway in recognizing a Palestinian state.
- Israel placed diplomatic restrictions on the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem in response.
- Author Joel B. Pollak provides additional insight on the situation.