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Friday, May 31, 2024
FM Katz rejects Spain’s request to lift restrictions on consulate
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleForeign Minister Israel Katz says he rejected Spain’s request to end restrictions on its consulate in Jerusalem, which were imposed after Madrid recognized Palestinian statehood.
“The State of Israel will not remain silent in the face of the Spanish government’s unilateral decision to recognize a Hamas-led Palestinian state @sanchezcastejon and the antisemitic statements by @Yolanda_Diaz_ to destroy Israel and replace it with a Palestinian state from the river to the sea,” Katz writes on X, referencing comments by Spain’s defense minister earlier in the week.
“Any connection between the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem and individuals in the Palestinian Authority poses a threat to Israel’s national security and will be completely prohibited. We will strictly enforce these guidelines — if violations occur, additional measures will be taken, up to the closure of the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem,” Katz warns.
Today, I rejected @jmalbares's request to lift the restrictions imposed on the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem.
The State of Israel will not remain silent in the face of the Spanish government's unilateral decision to recognize a Hamas-led Palestinian state @sanchezcastejon and…
— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) May 31, 2024
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