The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, assured this Tuesday that “cooperation with the Palestinian population must continue” and that The only solution for peace with Israel is through the creation of “two states”: “Peace will come when they coexist peacefully.” Likewise, he has maintained that “European aid must be maintained”, and has assured that The Government recognizes the Palestinian Authority as “a good partner”.

The minister has insisted that Spain’s position is “clear”: “It condemns the terrorist attacks by Hamas.” For this reason, they demand the “freedom of the hostages” and recognize “Israel’s right to defend itself.” However, Albares stressed that “all the victims” regret it and that we must “comply with international law.” “We must differentiate the civilian population and the terrorist population. Gaza must have basic services such as water, food…”.

Furthermore, he noted that Spain “wants there to be humanitarian corridors.” “Humanitarian aid must arrive. Spain is willing”he stated at the press conference after the Council of Ministers this Tuesday.

As for thetensions between Spain and IsraelMinister Albares has assured that he has conveyed “his deep displeasure” to the Israeli Embassy in Spain after his statement criticizing members of the Government. “It’s an unfriendly gesture,” the head of Foreign Affairs has expressed.

The minister did not want to go into assessing the statements made in recent days by the Minister of Social Rights and leader of Podemos, Ione Belarra, which among other things has asked to take Israel before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the alleged war crimes that were being committed in Gaza. Albares has made it clear that Each minister has his “perimeter” and manages “specific policies”. “As far as foreign policy is concerned, it is very evident that there are only two authorized voices, that of the President of the Government, of course, and that of the Minister of Foreign Affairs,” he stressed, emphasizing that this is something known worldwide. because it happens in all countries and therefore it does not have to be explained.

On the other hand, he explained that he is in “contact with Spaniards in Gaza.” “We have a census. I will not give figures until it is finished for security reasons,” she added. Furthermore, he assures that he has “contact with all his counterparts in the region” for the evacuation of the trapped Spaniards. Among them, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and also with internal organizations.”