{"id":22653,"date":"2025-09-16T09:24:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T04:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/?p=22653"},"modified":"2025-09-16T09:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T04:54:09","slug":"spanish-pm-calls-for-israels-ban-from-international-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/spanish-pm-calls-for-israels-ban-from-international-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish PM Calls for Israel\u2019s Ban from International Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S\u00e1nchez has called for Israel\u2019s exclusion from international sports competitions, stating that the country should not use such events to whitewash its image.<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Www.bbc.com\"><strong>Kabul 24<\/strong><\/a>: Speaking to representatives of the Spanish Socialist Workers\u2019 Party, S\u00e1nchez argued that Israel should face the same treatment as Russia did following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>The remarks come after protests in Madrid, which led to the cancellation of the final stage of the \u201cVuelta a Espa\u00f1a\u201d cycling race, where an Israeli team was participating.<\/p>\n<p>S\u00e1nchez praised the protests, attended by approximately 100,000 people, saying Spain \u201cshines with pride\u201d on the Gaza issue. Several Spanish ministers also commended the demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Israel\u2019s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa\u2019ar, on Sunday (September 14), labeled S\u00e1nchez a \u201cdisgrace\u201d and accused him of inciting anti-Israel protests. Israel has repeatedly rejected accusations of \u201cgenocide\u201d in Gaza, describing its actions as self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun echoed S\u00e1nchez\u2019s call, demanding Israel\u2019s exclusion from next year\u2019s Eurovision Song Contest, stating, \u201cWe must ensure Israel does not participate.\u201d Public broadcasters in Ireland and the Netherlands have also announced they will boycott Eurovision if Israel is included, citing the \u201ctragic and severe\u201d loss of life and human suffering in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>These developments highlight escalating tensions between Spain and Israel, with the Spanish government bolstering its stance on the Gaza conflict through support for anti-Israel protests.<\/p>\n<p>The calls for a boycott reflect broader international divisions over <a href=\"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/king-abdullah-ii-of-jordan-in-qatar-we-will-respond-decisively-to-israels-extremist-government\/\">Israel\u2019s<\/a> participation in global events. Israel views these criticisms as attempts to undermine its legitimacy, maintaining its right to self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S\u00e1nchez has called for Israel\u2019s exclusion from international sports competitions, stating that the country should not use such events to whitewash its image. 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