Spain cancels the anti -party missile contract manufactured by an Israeli company
propagandaSpain has canceled an agreement to purchase anti -beating missile systems that will be manufactured in Madrid by a company affiliated with the company IsraeliIn an attempt to stay away from Israeli military technology, according to what it said on Tuesday Ministry of Defense.
The decision will affect a license 168 Spike Lr2 anti -party missile systems At an estimated value of 285 million euros. Systems in Spain could have been developed by PAP TeCnos, Madrid, which is affiliated with the Israeli Article Advanced defense systems RafaelAccording to the national media.
“The goal is clear … a The complete separation of Israeli technologyGovernment spokeswoman Pillar Al -Ajri told the press, adding that the government is studying “the effects of the cancellation.” The Israeli Ministry of Defense sent questions about the company’s decision, Rafael, which refused to comment. Technos did not make any comments either.
Spain agreed to the agreement on October 3, 2023, Four days before the attack led by Hamas Against southern Israel, which raised the war in Gaza. This attack left about 1,200 dead, and most civilians. Hamas has acquired 251 people hostage, and is currently continuing 58 inches GazaIt is believed that less than 24 is still alive.
The Spanish left -wing government states that it stopped exporting weapons to Israel from October 2 of that year, but there were reports about Some shipments infiltrated. The authorities argued at the time that the regulations used by the Spanish forces are outdated and should be replaced with updated versions such as those used by allied armies. Spain officially recognized the Palestinian state in May 2024 in a coordinated effort with Norway and Ireland.
A month later, Spain became The first European country to ask for the highest United Nations Court, the International Court of JusticeTo join a case presented by South Africa accuses Israel Genocide In Gaza. Israel deny the accusation.
Increased interest in the West before The Israeli military attack in Gaza, which has so far killed 54,000 PalestiniansAccording to the Hamas -led Ministry of Health, whose numbers are not distinguished between fighters and civilians.
Last week, the Foreign Ministry accused Israel, the French president, Emmanuel MacronTo be in a “The Crusader campaign against the Jewish state”, After urging the international community to harden its position towards Israel if the humanitarian situation in Gaza does not improve.
“There is no human blockade. It is a preventive lie.” “But instead of pressing the terrorists JihadistsMacron wants to reward them with a Palestinian state. “There is no doubt that his national vacation will be on October 7,” the statement says, referring to the armed attack on October 7, 2023 against Israel.
During a three -hour television interview, Macron He said that Europe should consider Israel’s punishment for the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people are now believed to face hunger.
And last month, government The UK said it had suspended free trade negotiations with Israel He presented new sanctions on theories in the West Bank, while Westminster won his criticism of the current military attack in Gaza.
Foreign Minister David Lami announced this The commercial agreement in force between the United Kingdom and Israel was still in effect, But the government could not continue talks with an administration that applied what described “terrible” policies in the tires.
These phrases follow cThe joint Oondena was released on May 19 with Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark CarneThis is one of the most important criticisms by the allies close to the Israeli war in Gaza and its actions in the West Bank.
