LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez Denounces Double Standards on Gaza at NATO Summit
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the NATO summit urged the West to reject 'double standards' on Gaza and advocated for consistent application of international law, similar to that for Ukraine. Sanchez called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the humanitarian crisis and the risk of escalation to Lebanon. The NATO summit reaffirmed Ukraine's path to joining the alliance.
11 July 2024 · 19:21 UTC
Sanchez, who supports the recognition of a Palestinian state, condemned Israel's actions against Hamas and emphasized the need for a 'consistent political position'.
He insisted that if international law supports Ukraine, the same standards should apply to Gaza.
Sanchez called for an immediate ceasefire and an international peace conference for Palestine.
He highlighted the humanitarian crisis and the potential risk of escalation to Lebanon.
The NATO summit also confirmed Ukraine's 'irreversible' path to joining the alliance.