The communist government of Pedro Sánchez withdrew the Spanish ambassador to Israel

The Socialist Government of Spain has dismissed the Spanish ambassador to Israel, Ana María Sálomon Pérez, amid growing tension diplomatic between the two countries. The decision was published this Wednesday in the Official State Gazette (BOE) and represents a new episode in the deterioration of relations between Madrid and Tel Aviv

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According to the official document, the dismissal was approved after the deliberation of the Council of Ministers held on March 10, 2026, at the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. The resolution is signed by King Philip VI, as established by the institutional procedure, and in it the Executive thanks the diplomat for the services provided during her mission

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The same bulletin also published the dismissal of the Spanish ambassador to Honduras, Diego Nuño García, although the case of Israel has generated greater attention due to the political context and the delicate moment that bilateral relations are going through.

Salomon's departure comes after months of tensions between the two governments. Israel has not had an ambassador to Spain for almost two years. The Israeli diplomat Rodica Radian-Gordon left office after being called for consultations following the decision of the Government of left-handed Pedro Sánchez to officially recognize the State of Palestine. Since then, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has not appointed a replacement, leaving diplomatic representation in the hands of the chargé d'affaires, Dana Erlich

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The Spanish ambassador herself had previously been called for consultation amid the controversy generated by statements by Vice President Yolanda Díaz, who described the situation in the Gaza Strip as “genocide”. The statements provoked a strong reaction from the Israeli Government and helped to increase tension between the two countries

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Relations have further deteriorated in recent days. The President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, publicly criticized the Spanish Government for its refusal to authorize the use of the Morón and Rota military bases for operations related to the Israeli offensive against Iran. Herzog described Spain's position as “a strange and incomprehensible game” and questioned the country's commitment to its allies within NATO and the European Union

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The decision of the Executive of Pedro Sánchez to dismiss the ambassador comes at a particularly delicate time for Spanish foreign policy. The Spanish Government has become one of the most critical voices in Europe regarding Israel's military operations in Gaza and, more recently, in the context of the conflict with Iran.

For political sectors, this diplomatic line has complicated relations with Israel and has reduced Spain's capacity to play a mediating role in the region. It is also noted that the positions adopted by the Government have generated friction with Western allies at a time of strong international instability

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With the dismissal of Salomon, the question is now open about the future of the Spanish diplomatic representation in Israel. The Government has not yet confirmed whether it will appoint a new ambassador in Tel Aviv or if it will choose to maintain a lower level of representation, as is currently the case with Israel in Spain

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