Palestine welcomes Spain's call to halt weapons exports to Israel

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged the international community on Friday (Oct 11) to stop arms exports to Israel, highlighting that Spain had already halted arms sales to Israel in October 2023. - Photo: AFP

ISTANBUL: Palestine has welcomed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's call to cease weapons exports to Israel amid its attacks in Gaza and Lebanon, Anadolu Agency (AA) reports.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry noted that Sanchez’s call "aligns with international law and resolutions supporting the two-state solution and human rights principles."