European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza. The meeting, closely monitored for further comments on the conflict, comes in the wake of the Commission’s decision to review the EU Association Agreement with Israel over alleged non-compliance with its human rights clause—a move long advocated by Spain.

In recent days, the Madrid+ Group convened in Spain to intensify diplomatic efforts aimed at compelling Israel to halt its military offensive in Gaza and to advance wider recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state.

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