Ficha de relación
Israel
España
Evaluación de la relación
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Diplomatic relations strained by Spain’s recognition of Palestine and the Gaza war
Israel hacia España
-30Israel responded to Spain’s recognition of Palestinian statehood by restricting the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem from providing services to Palestinians. Israeli officials also sharply criticized Spain’s policy on the issue.
España hacia Israel
-35Spain recognized the State of Palestine in May 2024 and imposed restrictions on arms exports to Israel amid the Gaza war. Spanish officials have criticized Israeli military operations, contributing to diplomatic tensions.
Relación general
-30The relationship has a foundation of diplomatic and economic ties, but recent disputes over the Gaza war and Palestinian statehood have become a prominent and sustained source of friction. Spain’s recognition of Palestine and arms-export restrictions, together with Israel’s response affecting Spanish consular activity, weigh heavily on the bilateral relationship.
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- −100
- Hostilidad extrema y sostenida
- −50
- Considerablemente adversa
- 0
- Mixta o neutral, respaldada por información
- +50
- Considerablemente cooperativa
- +100
- Asociación excepcionalmente estrecha y sostenida
«Sin evaluar» significa que no hay una puntuación registrada. La existencia de una pareja no implica reconocimiento diplomático ni relaciones establecidas.
Contexto de la relación
Panorama general
Israel and Spain have maintained diplomatic and economic relations, but government relations have become sharply strained over the Gaza war and Palestinian statehood. Spain recognized the State of Palestine in May 2024 and restricted arms exports to Israel; Israel responded with diplomatic measures affecting Spain’s consular activity concerning Palestinians. The depth and durability of earlier bilateral cooperation are less clear.
Áreas de tensión
- Spain’s recognition of Palestinian statehood
- Israeli military operations in Gaza and Spain’s public criticism
- Spain’s restrictions on arms exports to Israel
- Israel’s restrictions on Spanish consular activity concerning Palestinians
Acontecimientos clave
Spain recognized the State of Palestine, prompting a sharp diplomatic dispute with Israel.
Israel announced restrictions on the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem concerning services to Palestinians following Spain’s recognition of Palestine.
Spain imposed restrictions on arms exports to Israel amid the Gaza war.
Principales incertidumbres
- The scope and implementation of Spain’s restrictions on arms exports to Israel are unclear.
- The duration and practical effects of Israel’s restrictions on Spanish consular activity are uncertain.
- The extent of ongoing bilateral cooperation outside the Gaza and Palestinian statehood disputes is unclear.