released<\/a> by Hamas as a a part of their temporary truce deal, and gave a press conference wherein they blamed Israel for the suffering of Palestinians.<\/p>\nSanchez also called upon European Union for recognition of Palestinian state, adding that Spain might do so on its own.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a joint press conference, the Spanish leader said that the time has come that international community and the European Union come together to recognise Palestinian state for once and for all. He added that it would be better if EU did it together, \u201cbut if this is not the case\u2026 Spain will take their own decision.\u201d<\/p>\n
Spain currently holds the EU\u2019s rotational presidency, which will taken over by Belgium in January.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Belgian Prime Minister De Croo did not comment on the recognition of Palestine, but stressed over the point that violence must end. He also spoke about liberating the hostages and allowing humanitarian aid in the enclaved Gaza as his \u201cfirst priority is [to] help people who are suffering.\u201d<\/p>\n
Israel later lashed out at the two prime ministers for not placing full responsibilities on Hamas militants, who not only killed their civilians in October 7 attacks, but also used Gaza civilians as human shields.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe condemn the false claims of the prime ministers of Spain and Belgium who give support to terrorism,\u201d said Eli Cohen, Israeli Foreign Ministry.<\/p>\n
Late Friday, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares responded to the summons. \u201cThe Israeli government\u2019s accusations against the President of the Government and the Belgian Prime Minister are totally false and unacceptable,\u201d he said in a statement. \u201cWe categorically reject them.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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