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U.S. Slams Spanish Arms Embargo on Israel as Prime Minister Sanchez Laments Lack of Nuclear Weapons to Stop Gaza War
September 11, 2025

The State Department expressed concerns over Spain’s decision to impose an arms ban on Israel, saying the “measures embolden terrorists.” A spokesperson for the department stated that it was “deeply concerning that Spain, a NATO member, has chosen to potentially limit U.S. operations and to turn its back on Israel on the same day six individuals were killed in Jerusalem.” …..Spain’s Socialist Party Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faced close scrutiny after he appeared to express regret that Spain lacks nuclear weapons to counter Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. “Spain, as you know, doesn’t have nuclear bombs, aircraft carriers, or large oil reserves,” Sanchez stated on September 10. “We alone can’t stop the Israeli offensive. But that doesn’t mean we won’t stop trying.” READ MORE