Pedro Sánchez Says Spain Will Not Join Gaza Board of Peace
Brussels: Spain has formally declined to join the U.S.-led “Gaza Board of Peace,” with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announcing Madrid’s decision after the European Union summit in Brussels.
Speaking to reporters, Sánchez said Spain had decided not to participate in what he described as the so-called peace board, despite appreciating the invitation. “We value the offer, but we do not accept it,” he stated.
The Spanish prime minister explained that the initiative falls outside the framework of the United Nations and does not include the Palestinian Authority, which he described as a fundamental flaw in its structure and legitimacy.
Sánchez further emphasized that the future of Gaza and the West Bank must be determined by the Palestinian people themselves, stressing that any sustainable political solution must be rooted in Palestinian self-determination and internationally recognized mechanisms.
The U.S.-initiated Gaza Board of Peace, established by President Donald Trump, has already been joined by several countries, including Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the United Arab Emirates.
In addition, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Hungary, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam have also announced their participation in the initiative.
