Overview

• Spain’s Foreign Ministry called in Dana Erlich on Tuesday to file a formal complaint about the Israeli foreign minister’s comments.
• It is the second summons in a week since Erlich became chargé d’affaires in August.
• Gideon Saar labeled Pedro Sánchez “antisemitic” and a “liar” and accused him of encouraging protesters before La Vuelta’s final stage was canceled in Madrid.
• Pedro Sánchez on Monday equated Israel’s actions with Russia’s and urged excluding both from international sporting and cultural competitions until the violence ends.
• Israel last week barred entry to Spanish ministers Yolanda Díaz and Sira Rego, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly criticized Sánchez.