The Spanish government will not be represented in the newly established "Peace Council" aimed at regulating the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the press service of the kingdom's Cabinet of Ministers released information regarding this decision.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez noted that Madrid's official position reflects the country's commitment to a multilateral order, the norms of international law, and the United Nations system. According to Sanchez, the future of Palestine must be determined by the Palestinians themselves.
"The peaceful coexistence of Israel and Palestine must be resolved within the framework of dialogue. The 'two-state' principle must be applied to resolve the conflict. Future decisions must, first and foremost, be made by the parties themselves," Sanchez stated.
On January 22, representatives from 19 countries signed the charter of the "Peace Council" during the World Economic Forum held in Davos. The primary objective of the entity is the management of the Gaza Strip and the prevention of future conflicts in other regions. The Davos Forum, an annual gathering of global political and business leaders, serves as a platform for discussing urgent international security and economic issues, though participation in its initiatives remains voluntary for sovereign states.
Spain has consistently advocated for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict, emphasizing the importance of sovereignty and the role of established international institutions. This move aligns with Spain's broader foreign policy strategy of supporting UN-led initiatives over ad-hoc international coalitions, ensuring that any transitional governance in Gaza maintains legitimacy under international mandates.
