Spain Advocates for Termination of EU-Israel Association Agreement
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is urging the European Union to terminate its association agreement with Israel, citing violations of international law and human rights. This call comes after the Israeli parliament's approval of the death penalty and violent actions by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Spain, along with Ireland and Slovenia, has formally accused Israel of breaching the agreement in a letter to the EU's top diplomat. Despite the push, the proposal faces significant hurdles, requiring unanimous approval from all 27 EU member states, with opposition expected from a German-led group.