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PP Accuses Sánchez of “Diverting Attention” After Spaniard’s death in Jerusalem, Demands Hamas Condemnation
Madrid, Spain – Teh Popular Party (PP) has sharply criticized Prime Minister pedro Sánchez following the death of Yaakov Pinto, a recently immigrated Spaniard from Melilla, in a terrorist attack in Jerusalem on Monday. The PP accuses Sánchez of using the conflict in gaza and his criticism of Israel as a “smoke curtain” to deflect from his own legal challenges, and demands a clear condemnation of Hamas.The escalating tensions come after Sánchez announced Spain would halt arms shipments to Israel in protest of the “genocide in Gaza,” a move that prompted a strong response from Israel, including barring Spanish Second Vice President Yolanda Díaz and Minister of Youth and Childhood Sira Rego from entering the country, citing accusations of “anti-Semitism.” Spain has subsequently called for consultations with its ambassador to Tel Aviv, Ana María Solomon, over what the government deems “slanderous accusations” and “unacceptable measures” taken by the Netanyahu government.
The PP points to the timing of the attack,wich occurred shortly after Sánchez publicly criticized Israel,and the subsequent murder of six Israelis,including Pinto. Foreign Minister gideon Sa’ar also condemned Sánchez’s statements.
The PP initially dismissed Sánchez’s announcement of new measures against Israel as a distraction tactic, but the debate surrounding the Middle East conflict quickly intensified. Sánchez has previously utilized the international stage as a “wildcard” to navigate a challenging domestic political landscape, marked by ongoing legal scrutiny and parliamentary uncertainty.
