Pedro Sanchez

Spainish PM Pedro Sánchez defends Spain’s Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation

Sánchez sharply criticized the European Broadcasting Union over its decision to allow Israel to participate in the competition. He accused Israel of genocide and said Spain was taking a stand.

 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a plenary session of the lower house of the Spanish parliament, in Madrid, Spain, May 22, 2024.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez presents the Commander's Cross of the Order of Civil Merit to Francesca Albanese, an Italian human rights expert, at Moncloa Palace on May 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Francesca Albanese receives prestigious award from Spanish Prime Minister

SPANISH PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sánchez at last month’s summit of European Union leaders in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Being Pedro Sanchez: Is Spain's anti-Israel prime minister on the wrong side of history?

US President Donald Trump against the backdrop of the NATO flag, April 24, 2026; illustrative.

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, 'punishing' other allies over Iran war conduct


Spain to discuss arms embargo on Israel on October 7 anniversary

The Spanish parliament will discuss approving a full arms embargo on the two-year anniversary of Hamas's October 7 massacre.

A demonstrator displays a placard next to a Palestinian flag during a protest calling for a trade and arms exports embargo against Israel, at the Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, Spain, September 9, 2025

Gantz accuses Spanish PM Sánchez of empowering Hamas in online exchange

Gantz responded on X/Twitter, calling Sánchez’s statements counterproductive and accusing him of creating a false comparison between Islamist terror and European separatist movements.

Head of Blue and White party MK Benny Gantz speaks during press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025.

An open letter to Western leaders who recognize a Palestinian state - opinion

Western leaders' recognition of a Palestinian state seems more like a punishment for Bibi and his reckless actions than anything else.

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Spain sends vessels to assist Sumud Flotilla, says they are ready to 'perform rescue operations'

"Spain's government demands that international law be complied with and the right of its citizens to navigate the Mediterranean under safe conditions," said Spanish President Sanchez.

A screenshot from a drone video shows people lighting flares at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza

Spain's Sanchez calls for Israel's exclusion from int'l competitions 'until end of savagery'

He also said he felt "proud of the Spanish people" after the protests during La Vuelta cycling race clashed with police and forced an early cancellation of the event.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivers a national statement at the World Climate Action Summit during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 1, 2023.

Spanish PM Sanchez ‘politicized’ La Vuelta to hide scandals, Jewish leader says

Police repeatedly clashed with protesters along the capital’s Gran Vía on Sunday; organizers cancelled the podium ceremony and declared Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard the overall winner.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the 'Palacio de los Lopez' government palace during his official visit, in Asuncion, Paraguay July 23, 2025.

Spain's PM praises pro-Palestinian protesters as Vuelta race nears end

Pedro Sanchez endorsed anti-Israel protests that disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race.

Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Madrid to Madrid - Spain - September 8, 2024 A rider of Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain

Netanyahu accuses Spain's Sanchez of ‘genocidal threat’ after nuclear weapons comment

In his speech on Monday, Pedro Sanchez said "Spain, as you know, doesn’t have nuclear bombs, nor aircraft carriers, nor large oil reserves. We alone can’t stop the Israeli offensive."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025