With US blessing, Israel expels Spain from Gaza military strategy center
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Israel, with U.S. blessing, expelled Spain from the Gaza civil-military strategy center due to criticism.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday that Israel is expelling Spain from the U.S.-led civil-military strategy center responsible for maintaining peace in Gaza. This decision follows Spain's persistent criticism of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Netanyahu stated that "Israel will not remain silent in the face of those who attack us," indicating the expulsion is a direct response to Spain's stance. The move removes Spain from a key international body overseeing Gaza's stability and highlights escalating diplomatic tensions between Israel and nations critical of its military actions. The U.S. has given its blessing for this expulsion.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Spain's expulsion from the strategy center.
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