Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israel Amid Gaza Tensions
Spain, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has decided to stop buying weapons from Israel, including rocket launchers and anti-tank missiles.
This decision is a reaction to Israel's actions in Gaza.
The total value of the cancelled deals is over a billion dollars.
Spain's government is also reviewing other contracts with Israeli companies to reduce their presence in Spain's armed forces.
As a result, the Spanish ambassador has been called back from Israel.
The Prime Minister also expressed support for pro-Palestinian protesters.
Furthermore, he is in favor of barring Israel from international sports competitions.
Spain cancelled an arms deal with Israel worth $825 million.
The deal was for Israeli-designed rocket launchers.
Spain also cancelled another deal for anti-tank missile launchers valued at $287 million.
This follows Spanish Prime Minister's ban on the sale or purchase of Israeli military equipment.
Spain recalled its ambassador to Israel amid rising tensions.
- Who
- Spain and Israel
- What
- Spain cancelled arms deals with Israel
- When
- September 2024
- Where
- Spain
- Why
- Due to tensions over Gaza operations.
Pro-Palestinian Stance
Israeli Stance
Arms Deals
Pro-Palestinian Stance
Spain supports pro-Palestinian sentiments by cancelling arms deals.
Israeli Stance
Israel may view the cancellation as a setback to their defense industry.
Sporting Sanctions
Pro-Palestinian Stance
Spain supports barring Israel from sporting events.
Israeli Stance
Israel is likely to disagree with being barred from sporting events.
- Deal Cancelled
- Rocket launchers and anti-tank missile launchers
- Total Value Cancelled
- $1.1 Billion
- Reason for Cancellation
- Operations in Gaza
- Spanish Prime Minister
- Pedro Sanchez
- Rocket Launcher Manufacturer
- Elbit Systems