Spain condemns Israeli raid on Gaza aid flotilla

Spain’s labour minister and deputy prime minister, Yolanda Díaz, has condemned Israel’s raid on the Gaza aid flotilla as “a crime against international law” and demanded the immediate release of those detained.

Writing on Bluesky, Díaz added: “The EU needs to break off relations with Israel right now.”

Spain’s foreign ministry issued a statement late on Wednesday, highlighting that the flotilla was “a peaceful and humanitarian civil society initiative” and calling for the “physical integrity and rights” of Spanish citizens onboard to be respected.

The statement concluded: “Spain will continue to demand an end to the war in Gaza, the massive entry of humanitarian aid, the release of all Israeli hostages, and the implementation of the two-state solution: Palestine and Israel, living side by side in peace and security.”