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Madrid Talks Intensify Global Push to Halt Israel's Gaza Offensive

European and Arab nations convene in Spain to demand an end to the conflict, address Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis, and advocate for a two-state solution.

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Spain is hosting 20 countries as well as international organisations with the aim of stopping the Israeli offensive in Gaza
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Overview

  • Spain hosted a high-level meeting with representatives from 20 nations and international organizations to pressure Israel to cease its military operations in Gaza.
  • The humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains dire, with severe shortages of food, water, fuel, and medicine, and fears of famine escalating due to Israel's aid blockade.
  • Spain's foreign minister called for sanctions, an arms embargo, and the suspension of the EU-Israel cooperation deal to compel Israel to end its offensive.
  • The Madrid meeting aims to build momentum for a UN conference on June 17 in New York, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, to promote a two-state solution.
  • The conflict, sparked by a Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023, has resulted in nearly 54,000 Palestinian deaths, mostly civilians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.