Overview

• Robles reiterated in Congress that no definitive arms or dual-use export licenses to Israel have been approved since the Gaza war began on October 7, 2023.
• She emphasized that the only authorizations granted were provisional measures for repair and maintenance of Spanish defense equipment using Israeli technology.
• Opposition leaders from the People’s Party and Vox condemned the policy as jeopardizing national security and urged Robles to resign.
• Sumar lawmaker Txema Guijarro pressed for a full embargo, warning that Spain risks leaving NATO if it does not sever military ties with Israel.
• Robles announced government efforts to replace Israeli components in critical programs such as the Spike missile and Silam rocket-launching systems.