Overview

• On July 14, Pedro Sánchez and Yolanda Díaz formally requested urgent parliamentary processing of a bill to incorporate an arms embargo into Spanish law against Israeli military industry.
• The measure, originally registered by Sumar and ERC on May 20, will be steered through the Socialist and Sumar parliamentary groups with the goal of a September vote.
• If approved, the statute would codify Spain’s existing de facto ban since October 2023 and extend it to all defense materials and technical assistance from Israeli arms firms.
• Sumar’s pressure following the Caso Cerdán corruption scandal prompted the PSOE to reprioritize this legislation to maintain coalition unity.
• Government sources say the law underscores Spain’s solidarity with Gaza through increased UNRWA funding, recognition of Palestinian statehood and backing of international ceasefire cases.