Pedro Sánchez, prime minister of Spain, has sharply criticized ‘Israel’, accusing its government of violating international law as tensions continue in the Middle East.
“International law is today fundamentally being violated by one country, which is the government of Israel,” Sánchez said during a press conference in Beijing following a meeting with Xi Jinping on April 14.
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Sánchez reiterated Spain’s position that the war involving ‘Israel’ and the United States against Iran was “initiated unilaterally” and described it as both a “mistake” and an “illegality.”
His remarks echo growing concern among legal experts and international bodies over the conduct of the war. United Nations experts and legal organizations have warned that the US-‘Israeli’ attack on Iran constitutes a breach of the UN Charter and amounts to war crimes.
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They have also raised alarm over reported strikes on civilian infrastructure and densely populated areas in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, which could violate international humanitarian law prohibiting indiscriminate attacks and the targeting of civilians.
Sánchez warned that the current situation reflects a broader challenge to the international order, calling for a return to fundamental principles of global governance.
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“At a time when the international order is being openly called into question, we must return to its basic principles,” he said. “It is from there that future prosperity is built.”
Spain has been among the more vocal European critics of the war, previously refusing to support military involvement and limiting cooperation with US operations. Sánchez’s latest remarks further underscore divisions within Europe over the conflict and the role of international law.
