Spain’s PM sets out nine measures to “stop the genocide in Gaza”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday announced nine measures aimed at halting “the genocide in Gaza,” including a proposed arms embargo on ‘Israel’ and a ban on vessels supplying fuel to the ‘Israeli’ military from docking at Spanish ports. 

The measures aim to "stop the genocide in Gaza, pursue its perpetrators and support the Palestinian population", Sanchez said in a televised speech, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported.

The PM added that his left-wing government would approve a decree to “consolidate in law” a prohibition on military equipment sales and contracts with 'Israel', a measure in place since the assault began.

Additionally, Spain will move to reduce the air transport of military equipment to ‘Israel’, not just bar boats carrying fuel from its ports.

"All those people participating directly in the genocide, the violation of human rights and war crimes in the Gaza Strip" will be banned from entering Spanish territory, he said.

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The PM reaffirmed Spain’s policy of supporting a two-state solution and said his government will introduce a ban on the importation of products from illegal settlements in Palestine, aiming to stop the forced displacement of the Palestinian population.

Consular services for Spanish citizens residing in illegal ‘Israeli’ settlements will be limited "to the legally obligatory minimum assistance", he elaborated.

Simultaneously, Sanchez announced new collaboration projects in agriculture, food security and medical aid to support the Palestinian Authority and additional humanitarian funds for Palestinians.

The left-wing PM has been one of the most outspoken critics of the ‘Israeli’ offensive in Gaza, becoming the most senior European leader to call it a genocide and work to recognize a Palestinian state.