Overview
- A Royal Decree published in Spain’s official gazette ends Ana Sálomon’s posting and leaves the Tel Aviv mission without an ambassador.
- Spain’s embassy will now be led by a chargé d’affaires, mirroring Israel’s downgraded representation in Madrid since 2024.
- Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the move responds to persistent “insults and slanders” from Israeli officials, while stressing the embassy remains fully operational.
- Hamas praised the decision, and Israel’s foreign ministry publicly rebuked Spain with posts linking the government’s stance to Hamas and Iran.
- Restoring ambassador-level ties would require Spain to nominate a new envoy and secure Israel’s agrément, with no clear timeline for that step.