A statement from the Spanish Foreign Ministry demanded the revocation of this measure by the Tel Aviv authorities in the strongest terms.

“The Government of Spain reiterates its condemnation of the expansion of settlements, illegal under international law, and of any initiative to impede the implementation of the two-state solution, the only path to lasting peace in the region,” the statement said.

It added Spain’s deep concern about the extremely serious situation in the West Bank, where the escalating violence by settlers against the Palestinian population and their livelihoods, facilitated by impunity, military operations, and the expansionist policy of the Israeli government, are clear obstacles to peace.

Days ago, an international NGO lamented that despite the ceasefire and modest improvements in humanitarian access and food availability, hunger in Gaza is a threat to the entire population.

According to the source, 75% of the population suffers from acute hunger (phase 3 of the Food Poverty Index or higher), while the rest face chronic food deprivation.

The humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger, Spain chapter, pointed out that this situation is exacerbated by extreme weather conditions and damage to infrastructure, with heavy rains in recent days devastating the camps for displaced people.

The shelters were flooded, destroying basic belongings and leaving many people exposed to low temperatures and further emergencies.

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