MADRID, July 24, 2025 (WAFA) – The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation has strongly condemned the recent move by the Israeli Knesset calling for support to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank.
In an official statement released Thursday, the ministry criticized the non-binding vote, stressing that "despite its symbolic nature, it disregards fundamental principles and provisions of international law." Spain further emphasized that the decision runs counter to the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on July 19, 2024, which deemed the occupation illegal.
"This decision undermines the foundation of a possible two-state solution," the statement added, "which is vital to safeguarding the rights of the Palestinian people, achieving lasting peace in the region, and ensuring the security of Israel." The ministry noted that such actions disregard commitments made by both parties since the Madrid Conference and the Oslo Accords.
Spain also reiterated its firm condemnation of settlement expansion, labeling it as illegal under international law, and denounced any efforts aimed at obstructing a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The Spanish government renewed its call for the immediate release of all hostages and detainees, an end to hostilities, and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in full compliance with international humanitarian law.
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