This organization, located in the city of Kiryat Gat under the leadership of the United States, is essential for overseeing the ceasefire, stabilization, and entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip within the framework of President Donald Trump's peace plan.
Netanyahu justified this drastic measure by stating that he is not willing to tolerate the "hypocrisy" or "hostility" of nations waging a "diplomatic war" against Israel without paying an immediate price. Meanwhile, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar went further by describing the position of the Pedro Sánchez government as a "blatant anti-Israeli obsession", stating that Spain has lost all usefulness as a partner for peace. According to Sa'ar, Sánchez's cabinet has spread "blood libels" against the Israeli army and has unsuccessfully tried to push for sanctions within the European Union.
Tensions have reached a point of no return following the announcement of the reopening of the Spanish embassy in Tehran, a decision that Israel labeled as an "eternal shame." In this regard, Israeli authorities recalled with indignation the dissemination of images of Iranian missiles with stickers of Sánchez's face, interpreted as a gesture of gratitude from Iran for Spain's opposition to the Israeli-American offensive.
From Madrid, Minister José Manuel Albares has rejected these accusations, arguing that the use of all diplomatic channels is necessary to promote peace. Sánchez and Albares have repeatedly condemned what they consider an "illegal war" in Iran and Lebanon, with Spain even vetoing the use of its military bases for coalition operations. This confrontation adds to a long list of disagreements, including Spain's recognition of the Palestinian state in May 2024 and the recent mutual withdrawal of ambassadors. With this expulsion, Spain is marginalized from one of the most relevant decision-making forums for the region.