Israel Expels Spanish Representatives from Gaza Humanitarian Coordination Center
Israel has expelled Spanish representatives from the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, which oversees humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the decision on X, stating that Spain defamed IDF soldiers and would face consequences for waging a diplomatic war against Israel. The move follows sharp criticism from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who condemned recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon as intolerable violations of international law. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar further justified the expulsion by citing the Spanish government's egregious anti-Israel bias, claiming it rendered them unfit to participate in implementing President Trump’s peace plan. Reports indicate the action was coordinated with the United States. The CMCC, established in October 2025 under a ceasefire agreement to replace the disgraced Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, is primarily staffed by US and Israeli personnel alongside other international partners. This incident highlights escalating diplomatic tensions between Israel and Spain regarding military conduct in Gaza and Lebanon, potentially impacting broader international cooperation in regional humanitarian efforts.
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Israel Expels Spanish Representatives from Gaza Humanitarian Coordination Center
Israel has expelled Spanish representatives from the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, which oversees humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the decision on X, stating that Spain defamed IDF soldiers and would face consequences for waging a diplomatic war against Israel. The move follows sharp criticism from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who condemned recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon as intolerable violations of international law. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar further justified the expulsion by citing the Spanish government's egregious anti-Israel bias, claiming it rendered them unfit to participate in implementing President Trump’s peace plan. Reports indicate the action was coordinated with the United States. The CMCC, established in October 2025 under a ceasefire agreement to replace the disgraced Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, is primarily staffed by US and Israeli personnel alongside other international partners. This incident highlights escalating diplomatic tensions between Israel and Spain regarding military conduct in Gaza and Lebanon, potentially impacting broader international cooperation in regional humanitarian efforts.
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