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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Spanish PM Sánchez Calls for Israel's Exclusion from International Sports Over Gaza
Caption: Spanish PM Sánchez Calls for Israel’s Exclusion from International Sports Over Gaza. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urges Israel to be barred from global sports competitions due to its actions in Gaza. Sánchez compares Israel’s situation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying international platforms should not whitewash its image. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar calls Sánchez “a disgrace” and accuses him of inciting pro-Palestinian protests. Protests in Madrid led to the cancellation of the Vuelta a España cycling race final stage, drawing about 100,000 participants. Spanish ministers, including Óscar López, describe Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide and praise public protests. Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun backs Sánchez’s call to exclude Israel from the next Eurovision Song Contest. Spain’s diplomatic relations with Israel have been strained since 2023; Sánchez recognized a Palestinian state in 2024 and imposed measures, including an arms embargo. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls for suspending trade and aid with Israel, citing famine in Gaza. Israel denies genocide and famine accusations, citing Hamas and aid agencies; Gaza conflict has killed over 64,000 people since October 2023. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pedro Sánchez,Israel,Gaza,Vuelta a España,Eurovision Song Contest,European Commission,Ursula von der Leyen,Benjamin Netanyahu,Hamas,Óscar López,Ernest Urtasun,Gideon Saar,Spain,protests,arms embargo,famine
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