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Israel bars Spain from Gaza coordination center over alleged anti-Israel bias
Israel says it will bar Spanish representatives from the multinational Civilian-Military Coordination Center for Gaza, citing what its foreign ministry calls a flagrant anti-Israel bias and escalating a diplomatic dispute with Spain.
Apr 10th 2026 · Israel
Insights
- Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced Spain will be excluded from the Civilian-Military Coordination Center citing a flagrant anti-Israel bias.
- Spain has been formally notified and the United States was informed in advance of the decision.
- The CMCC in Kiryat Gat is a multinational center set up under the US peace plan to monitor a ceasefire and support Gaza reconstruction and stabilization.
- Israel framed the move as a response to repeated Spanish criticism of Israeli military actions and diplomatic steps including Spain's planned reopening of its embassy in Tehran.
- Spain removed its ambassador to Israel about a month ago and the embassy in Tel Aviv is currently led by a chargé d'affaires, reflecting strained bilateral ties.
Sources
- Israel expels Spain from US-backed CMCC in Kiryat Gat over 'blatant anti-Israel bias' www.jpost.com
- Israel expulsa a España del órgano de supervisión del alto el fuego en Gaza por su «obsesión antiisraelí» www.abc.es
- Israel excluye a España del centro de coordinación para la Franja de Gaza por su "flagrante sesgo antiisraelí" www.20minutos.es
- Israel anuncia que España no participará más en el centro de coordinación y supervisión de la tregua en Gaza www.elmundo.es
- Israel excluye a España del órgano que supervisa el alto el fuego en Gaza por su "obsesión antiisraelí" www.europapress.es
- Israel veta a España en el grupo multinacional que supervisa el alto el fuego en Gaza elpais.com
- Israel expulsa a España del Centro de Coordinación civil-militar para Gaza por "sesgo antiisraelí" www.elconfidencial.com
- Israel blocks Spain from US-led centre monitoring Gaza truce www.dawn.com
- Israel expulsa a España del centro de coordinación de ayuda a Gaza por la "obsesión antiisraelí" del Gobierno de Sánchez www.libertaddigital.com
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- Benjamin Netanyahu expels Spanish officials from Gaza ceasefire HQ, after criticism of Israel's strikes in Lebanon www.hindustantimes.com