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Spain Cancels Ammunition Deal with Israeli Firm Following Coalition Pressure

The €6.6 million contract with IMI Systems was scrapped after negotiations failed, reaffirming Spain's arms embargo on Israeli entities post-Gaza conflict.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is one of the most outspoken critics of Israel's military operations in Gaza

Overview

  • Spain's government has unilaterally canceled a €6.6 million ammunition order with Israeli company IMI Systems, citing its arms embargo enacted after October 2023.
  • The deal involved 15.3 million rounds of 9mm ammunition intended for Spain's Guardia Civil, but was deemed a violation of the coalition's commitment to halt arms trade with Israeli firms.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz announced the cancellation after coalition partner Sumar denounced the deal as a breach of policy.
  • The Investment Board for Dual-Use Material will deny the import license for the ammunition, finalizing the termination of the contract.
  • This decision underscores Spain's broader humanitarian stance, including its formal recognition of a Palestinian state and criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.