Spain terminated defense agreements worth nearly 700 million euros with Israeli weapons manufacturers. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez implemented comprehensive restrictions on military trade with Israel following the Gaza conflict. The abandoned contract involved twelve SILAM rocket systems based on technology from Elbit Systems.
Spanish authorities formalized the cancellation through official procurement channels on September 9. Government officials characterized their decision as opposition to alleged atrocities in Gaza. Madrid simultaneously withdrew from agreements covering 168 anti-tank missile systems valued at 287 million euros.
Defense Ministry reviews target complete elimination of Israeli military technology from Spanish forces. Sanchez has become Europe's most vocal opponent of Benjamin Netanyahu's military policies. Diplomatic relations deteriorated after Spain recognized Palestinian statehood earlier this year. Israel withdrew its ambassador from Madrid while Spain recalled its representative from Tel Aviv last week.
Spanish authorities formalized the cancellation through official procurement channels on September 9. Government officials characterized their decision as opposition to alleged atrocities in Gaza. Madrid simultaneously withdrew from agreements covering 168 anti-tank missile systems valued at 287 million euros.
Defense Ministry reviews target complete elimination of Israeli military technology from Spanish forces. Sanchez has become Europe's most vocal opponent of Benjamin Netanyahu's military policies. Diplomatic relations deteriorated after Spain recognized Palestinian statehood earlier this year. Israel withdrew its ambassador from Madrid while Spain recalled its representative from Tel Aviv last week.
