Overview

• Spain's government has unilaterally cancelled a €6.6m contract with Israeli company IMI Systems for 15.3 million rounds of 9mm ammunition.
• The decision followed objections from coalition partner Sumar, which called the deal a violation of Spain's arms embargo on Israel imposed after October 2023.
• The Interior Ministry had argued against cancellation, citing the contract's advanced stage and potential impact on Guardia Civil operations.
• Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been a vocal critic of Israel's actions in Gaza, reinforcing Spain's recognition of a Palestinian state and arms embargo policy.
• The government stated that all negotiation options had been exhausted and confirmed the denial of an import license for the ammunition.