10.04.2026 17:43
Israel removed Spain from the Civil-Military Coordination Center established as part of the Gaza peace plan. In a statement regarding the issue, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "Those who are against us cannot be our partners in the region."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he decided to remove Madrid from the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) established by the U.S. at the military base in Kiryat Gat, in the south of the country, claiming that Spain has repeatedly taken a stand against Tel Aviv.
Netanyahu, who alleged that Spain has defamed the Israeli army, said, "Therefore, based on Spain's repeated choice to stand against Israel, I have instructed that the representatives of Spain be removed from the coordination center in Kiryat Gat today."
"SPAIN'S ATTITUDE IS HOSTILITY"
Netanyahu characterized Spain's attitude as "hostility," stating that no country would be allowed to "conduct a diplomatic war against Israel." Netanyahu expressed, "Those who are against us cannot be our partners in the region."
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also stated today that the decision was made due to the Spanish government's "anti-Israel stance."
The Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat was established by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in October 2025 as part of a 20-item Gaza peace plan.
ISRAEL-SPAIN TENSION
Spain's decision to immediately open its embassy in Tehran following the temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran had led to a new polemic with Israel.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated that they made the decision to open the Tehran Embassy "in light of the two-week ceasefire reached between the U.S. and Iran and with the aim of promoting this peace effort from both sides," while Israeli Foreign Minister Saar harshly criticized this decision.
In the context of the diplomatic crisis between Israel and Spain regarding Spain's recognition of the State of Palestine and its support for Gaza, Israel recalled its ambassador to Madrid in May 2024, and Spain recalled its ambassador to Tel Aviv in September 2025.
Currently, the highest diplomatic representation between the two countries is at the chargé d'affaires level.