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Israel Summons Spanish Envoy Over Minister's "From the River to the Sea" Remarks
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Firstpost•28-09-2026, 19:11
Israel Summons Spanish Envoy Over Minister's "From the River to the Sea" Remarks
- •Israel summoned Spain's charge d'affaires after Spanish Youth Minister Sira Rego expressed support for a Palestinian state "from the river to the sea," a slogan implying the elimination of Israel.
- •The Israeli Foreign Ministry condemned Rego's remarks as part of a "systematic anti-Israel policy" by the Spanish government and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
- •Rego, whose father is Palestinian, previously stated that Palestinians have "the right to resist" and has reposted tweets calling for the expulsion of Israel's diplomatic delegation from Spain.
- •Israel's Foreign Ministry stated that Rego's comments reflect the Spanish government's support for a vision that would lead to the elimination of the State of Israel.
- •The ministry also criticized Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez for attacking Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas and Iran.
Key Questions Answered
Israel summoned the Spanish Embassy’s charge d’affaires because Spanish Youth Minister Sira Rego publicly supported a Palestinian state using the slogan 'from the river to the sea', which implies calling for the elimination of Israel.
Israel barred Spanish Youth Minister Sira Rego from entering the country in September 2025.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that Rego's remarks were part of a systematic anti-Israel policy pursued by Spain's government and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and noted that she opted not to condemn the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks.
