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Spain calls for pressure on Israel to end Gaza war
- During a meeting of Arab League leaders held in Baghdad on May 17, 2025, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged the international community to increase efforts to pressure Israel to end the conflict in Gaza.
- Sanchez condemned the humanitarian blockade imposed on Gaza since March 2 and revealed that Spain intends to submit a proposal to the UN General Assembly requesting a judicial review of Israel's adherence to its responsibilities regarding humanitarian aid access.
- He drew attention to the severe humanitarian situation in Gaza since October 2023, reporting tens of thousands killed, around one hundred thousand injured, and approximately two million people displaced, while endorsing a UN resolution urging Israel to lift the blockade and permit unrestricted humanitarian aid access.
- Sanchez stated that the conflict violates the 'principle of humanity' and urged progress toward peace through a two-state solution, noting a Saudi Arabia-hosted international conference planned for June as a 'historic opportunity'.
- Spain's initiatives and calls for consensus suggest continued diplomatic efforts to address Gaza's crisis and promote a political resolution amid ongoing international concern.
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