Israel and Spain have maintained diplomatic ties since 1986. Israel has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Tel Aviv, and an honorary consulate in Haifa.

19 hours ago · Spain has rejected Israel’s ban on UNRWA, warning that it threatens Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and puts the ceasefire at risk. The Spanish government has rejected Israel’s ban on the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) …

Jun 6, 2024 · Spain-Israel tensions soar as Madrid throws support behind Palestine. Spain, whose recognition of Palestinian statehood angered the Israeli foreign minister, has now joined the ICJ genocide...

Oct 23, 2024 · A far-left political party in Spain has threatened to withhold its crucial support for next year’s budget unless the government breaks diplomatic relations with Israel among other actions,...

Oct 17, 2023 · Madrid, Spain – Israel and Spain are embroiled in a diplomatic row after some Spanish ministers were accused by Israel of siding with Hamas in the Middle East conflict, a claim rejected by Madrid.

Oct 15, 2024 · Spain is now in the company of Canada, France and the United Kingdom in calling for or enacting either a full or partial arms embargo. The Sánchez government has been particularly aggressive in its criticism of Israel, predating the massacres carried out by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023.

May 27, 2024 · BRUSSELS (AP) — Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive Monday, the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain, with Madrid insisting that sanctions should be considered against Israel for its continued deadly attacks in southern Gaza’s city of Rafah.

Nov 24, 2023 · The Israeli government says it will summon the Belgian and Spanish ambassadors following remarks by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his Belgian counterpart Alexander de Croo on the war between Israel and Hamas.

Jan 17, 2025 · Israel establishes diplomatic relations with Spain, the last Western European nation to open formal ties with Israel. It’s also the first time that Spain officially recognizes the state of Israel. The establishment of diplomatic ties is a condition for Spain to gain admission to the European Community, the precursor to the European Union.

Since October 7, 2023, Spain has suspended both arms sales and purchases with Israel, with no new arms export authorizations granted. According to El País, this decision comes amidst the...