Dream - After acknowledging the existence of the Palestinian state, the Spanish government issued a strong statement regarding the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Spain declared that the Gaza conflict is a genuine act of genocide. This strong statement from Spain was conveyed by Defense Minister Margarita Robles in an interview with the local television station, TVE, following comments from Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz describing the Gaza conflict as an act of genocide.

The Israeli government previously strongly denied South Africa's accusations in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel committed genocide against Palestine. Israel refuted the statement by claiming that their country's attacks were retaliatory acts of war against Hamas during the missile and drone attacks launched on October 7, 2023.

"Spanyol, along with Ireland and Norway, declared their recognition of the existence of the Palestinian state on May 28, 2024. This stance has provoked anger from Israel, accusing the recognition as an endorsement of terrorism and recalling their ambassador. Meanwhile, judges at the International Criminal Court last week ordered Israel to cease military attacks in southern Gaza, Rafah."

According to health officials in Gaza, the Israeli military action has killed nearly 36,000 Palestinian citizens and destroyed many buildings. Israel launched the operation under the pretext of destroying Hamas after the group was accused of carrying out attacks in southern Israel in October 2023. Information from Israel states that the attack resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the capture of 250 people.