Overview
- Spain published the termination of its ambassador’s post in the Official State Gazette on Tuesday.
- The Foreign Ministry said the embassy in Tel Aviv will be led by a charge d’affaires for the foreseeable future.
- Israel’s embassy in Madrid is also headed by a charge d’affaires after Israel recalled its envoy last May over Spain’s recognition of a Palestinian state.
- Spain had previously summoned its ambassador in September after banning aircraft and ships carrying weapons to Israel from its airspace and ports.
- Tensions have intensified as Spain criticises Israeli military actions in Gaza and the U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, drawing sharp rebukes from Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.