In a gathering of ministers from Muslim and European countries in Madrid, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called for concrete actions to advance a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Emphasizing the need for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, Sanchez welcomed participants to discuss the peaceful coexistence of the state of Palestine and the state of Israel.
Ministers from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and other countries, along with European Union representatives, attended the meeting. Despite differing opinions on recognizing Palestine as a state, there was unanimous support for a solution based on the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticized the meeting, accusing EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell of supporting a Palestinian terror state. In response, Borrell rejected the accusations of anti-Semitism and emphasized the need for constructive dialogue.
As calls for a two-state solution grow amidst the conflict in Gaza, PM Sanchez remains a vocal critic of Israel’s offensive, and Spain, along with Ireland and Norway, recently recognized a Palestinian state. A bilateral summit between Spain and Palestine is also set to take place soon.
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