Activists announced the organization of simultaneous demonstrations in 88 Spanish cities next Saturday on a day of mobilization throughout the country, denouncing the Israeli war on… Gaza strip.
Activists will organize demonstrations in various Spanish cities under the slogan “Stop genocide in Palestine,” calling on the Spanish government to end the arms trade and relations with Israel.
Activists call on the government to play a leadership role for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and to end the purchase and sale of weapons and military and security technology with Israel.
They also demand support for South Africa’s lawsuit international justice Court Against Israel on charges of genocide, they also demand the severing of diplomatic, institutional, economic, sporting and cultural relations with Israel.
Demonstrations have previously taken place in Spain, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the provision of protection for the Palestinians in light of the continued Israeli aggression.
Last November, the Barcelona municipality decided to freeze its relations with Israel and cancel the twinning decision with the Tel Aviv municipality, which extends for 25 years.
He was the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez He said in an interview with Spanish television – at the end of last December – that, “With the images we see and the increasing numbers of children dying, I have serious doubts that Israel adheres to international humanitarian law.”
Sanchez stressed that “what is happening in Gaza is unacceptable,” and added, “It is clear that we must propose a political solution to end this crisis, and this solution includes recognition of the Palestinian state.”
These statements angered the Israeli government. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said that what was stated in the statements of the Spanish Prime Minister was an echo of “false allegations.”