Israel has expelled Spain from a key coordination body overseeing the Gaza ceasefire, marking a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
The decision was announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said Spanish representatives would be removed from the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat.
The center was established under a United States-led framework tied to President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza.
Israeli officials cited what they described as persistent hostility and bias from Spain’s government as the basis for the move.
The foreign affairs ministry said Spain’s participation had been revoked due to a “blatant anti-Israeli bias” and actions that harmed both Israeli and American interests.
The decision followed sustained criticism from Madrid over Israel’s wars in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon, as well as policies in the occupied West Bank.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been among the most outspoken Western critics of recent military actions, particularly those linked to the conflict involving Iran.
Netanyahu framed the decision as a direct response to Spain’s stance, signaling a broader warning to other countries.
“Israel will not remain silent in the face of those who attack us,” he said in a public statement.
He added that countries opposing Israel’s position risk exclusion from future regional cooperation efforts.
Israeli officials confirmed that the United States was informed in advance of Spain’s removal from the coordination mechanism.
The move underscores growing fractures among Western allies over Middle East policy, particularly in relation to the Gaza ceasefire and wider regional conflicts.
It also reflects an intensifying diplomatic divide as criticism of Israel’s military actions continues to expand across Europe.