Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Spain of defaming Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers, calling them “the most moral army in the world,” and ordered the removal of Spanish representatives from a humanitarian coordination center in Kiryat Gat.
Netanyahu announced the decision citing what he described as Spain’s “hypocrisy and hostility” toward Israel. He stated that the move was a direct response to Madrid’s repeated criticism of Israeli military operations, warning that diplomatic attacks against Israel would not go unanswered.
“I do not intend to allow any country to wage a diplomatic war against us without paying an immediate price,” Netanyahu declared, underscoring his administration’s increasingly tough stance toward nations perceived as hostile.
The Israeli leader’s comments come amid growing diplomatic friction between Israel and several European states over the conduct of Israeli forces in Gaza. Spain, in particular, has been vocal in its condemnation of civilian casualties and has called for greater accountability from the Israeli government.
The expulsion of Spanish representatives marks another escalation in the tense relationship between both nations, with analysts warning that the move could further isolate Israel diplomatically as international calls for restraint continue.
