A Arrisco Diplòmica Strategy
In a time of internal turbulence, Spanish President Pedro Sánchez has decided to focus his attention on the conflict between Israel and Palestine, a topic that generates intense debates both nationally and internationally. With his legislature hanging on a thread, Sánchez seeks to revitalize his image through a forceful posture internationally.
The reencotation with Palestine
Sánchez, who was one of the first to defend the Palestinian cause in the European context, is now trying to reactivate this position after a period of inactivity that coincided with the truce in the conflict. His recent intervention at the Arab League summit in Baghdad has generated a new debate, where he announced his intention to bring a proposal to the UN to review Israel’s actions in the face of the situation in Gaza.
Conflict with Tel Aviv
The tension has increased after Sánchez designated Israel as a ‘genocidal state’ in a congress session, a comment that has not gone unnoticed. This statement has generated an immediate reaction from Tel Aviv, which rejects any accusation of human rights violation and attributes responsibility to Hamas.
Internal and critical reactions
However, the reaction within his own party has been bewildered. Member of Podemos have expressed their disbelief in the face of government hypocrisy, questioning why Spain continues to sell weapons in Israel if it considers it a ‘genocidal state’. This contradiction has made some sectors of the left question the coherence of Sánchez’s foreign policy.
Complicated strategic alliances
In addition, the fact that Spain has strategic relations with Morocco, an ally of the Israeli cause, creates a contradictory panorama that hinders Sánchez’s credibility in front of the left. This double morality in foreign policy has led to a sense of betrayal in some sectors that expected a firm support to the Sahrawi cause.
Spanish diplomacy in the future
With such a complex scenario and increasingly scarce internal support, Sánchez’s situation is presented as a real challenge. Its diplomatic offensive can result in the greater isolation of Spain in the international scene, and its attempt to capture the attention of the left may not be enough to reanimate its political support. Sánchez’s strategy will ultimately leave a deep imprint on Spanish foreign policy, although its consequences are still uncertain.