Pedro Sanchez

Trump withdraws Canada Board of Peace invitation, Spain declines offer

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cited consistency with Madrid's commitment to international law, the UN and multilateralism as the main reasons it was declining to participate.

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026
Demonstrators clash with a riot police during a general strike called by Spanish unions in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Barcelona, Spain, October 15, 2025

Despite Gaza ceasefire, tens of thousands of protesters flood Spanish cities, go on general strike

A demonstrator displays a placard next to a Palestinian flag during a protest calling for a trade and arms exports embargo against Israel, at the Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, Spain, September 9, 2025

Spain to discuss arms embargo on Israel on October 7 anniversary

Head of Blue and White party MK Benny Gantz speaks during press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025.

Gantz accuses Spanish PM Sánchez of empowering Hamas in online exchange


An open letter to Western leaders who recognize a Palestinian state - opinion

Western leaders' recognition of a Palestinian state seems more like a punishment for Bibi and his reckless actions than anything else.

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Spain sends vessels to assist Sumud Flotilla, says they are ready to 'perform rescue operations'

"Spain's government demands that international law be complied with and the right of its citizens to navigate the Mediterranean under safe conditions," said Spanish President Sanchez.

A screenshot from a drone video shows people lighting flares at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza

Spain's Sanchez calls for Israel's exclusion from int'l competitions 'until end of savagery'

He also said he felt "proud of the Spanish people" after the protests during La Vuelta cycling race clashed with police and forced an early cancellation of the event.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivers a national statement at the World Climate Action Summit during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 1, 2023.

Spanish PM Sanchez ‘politicized’ La Vuelta to hide scandals, Jewish leader says

Police repeatedly clashed with protesters along the capital’s Gran Vía on Sunday; organizers cancelled the podium ceremony and declared Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard the overall winner.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the 'Palacio de los Lopez' government palace during his official visit, in Asuncion, Paraguay July 23, 2025.

Spain's PM praises pro-Palestinian protesters as Vuelta race nears end

Pedro Sanchez endorsed anti-Israel protests that disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race.

Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Madrid to Madrid - Spain - September 8, 2024 A rider of Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain

Netanyahu accuses Spain's Sanchez of ‘genocidal threat’ after nuclear weapons comment

In his speech on Monday, Pedro Sanchez said "Spain, as you know, doesn’t have nuclear bombs, nor aircraft carriers, nor large oil reserves. We alone can’t stop the Israeli offensive."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025