Why it matters:
Sánchez is one of the most vocal European leaders on the Israeli regime's genocide in Gaza, and his comments highlight a significant rift within the EU over its policy towards the Israeli regime. His direct criticism challenges the unified Western position and adds to the growing international pressure on the Israeli regime.
The big picture:
Israeli Zionist regime's aggression in Gaza has created a major foreign policy dilemma for Europe, exposing divisions between member states on how to balance support for the Israeli regime with calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Sánchez argues that this incoherent approach, seen as hypocritical by much of the world, is undermining Europe's authority to speak on other global issues like Ukraine.
What he is saying:
In an interview with The Guardian, Sánchez condemned the Western response and outlined his position.
On Europe's failure: This is a failure... if we want to increase our credibility in other crises such as the one Ukraine is facing, this approach we have towards Gaza is not acceptable and cannot last.
He also said: "The world is watching the EU and the Western community and asking itself: Why are you discriminating in the war in Gaza and Ukraine?"
Moreover, he described events in Gaza as "one of the darkest chapters in international relations in the 21st century" and "one of the darkest episodes.
Key points:
- Sánchez is noted as the first senior European official to have protested the Israeli regime's genocide in Gaza.
- He expressed happiness that other countries are following Spain's example in recognizing a Palestinian state.
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