Sanchez’s government has also been one of the few European nations to consistently condemn Israel’s action in Gaza. In October, Spain’s parliament approved the enshrinement in law of a total arms embargo on Israel, permanently banning the sale of weapons, dual-use technology and military equipment in response to the genocide .

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dismissed concerns over US President Donald Trump’s threats to cut trade off trade ties with Spain.

Spain permanently withdrew its ambassador to Israel on Tuesday as a ​diplomatic standoff worsened between the two countries ‌over Spain's opposition to the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Spain will launch a tool to measure hate speech on digital ‌platforms as part of a broader strategy ‌to increase oversight of social media companies, Prime Minister Pedro ​Sanchez said on Wednesday. The country announced a wider plan last month to regulate social media,

The White House had said Spain agreed to cooperate with U.S. military operations after President Trump threatened trade penalties.

Spain’s foreign minister has denied that the government has changed its position on supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran.

His anger stems from the country’s denial of the use of its military bases to U.S. forces involved in the attack against Iran. Spain didn’t seem fazed.

Madrid retires its ambassador to Tel Aviv and leaves its representation under the control of the chargé d’affaires.