The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has requested the exclusion of Israel from international sports competitions due to the conflict in Gaza, comparing the situation to that of Russia.

Pedro Sánchez's request was made during a meeting of the Socialist Party, highlighting the inconsistency in dealing with Israel compared to Russia, which was excluded from competitions after the invasion of Ukraine. His statements come against the backdrop of increased diplomatic tensions between Spain and Israel, exacerbated by Sánchez's support for pro-Palestinian protests and the imposition of an arms embargo.