Khaberni - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said today, Friday, that Spain will not join the Peace Council initiated by US President Donald Trump
Sanchez told reporters after a European Union summit in Brussels: "We appreciate the invitation, but we reject it."
Sanchez added "We do this, fundamentally and essentially, for consistency," noting that the decision is consistent "with the multilateral system, the United Nations system, and international law."
Spanish Prime Minister also pointed out that the council "did not include the Palestinian Authority" and is outside the framework of the United Nations.
Sanchez continued: The future of Gaza and the West Bank must be decided by the Palestinians.
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez
— Tamer | تامر (@tamerqdh) January 23, 2026
After deep reflection, Spain has decided not to participate in the so-called Peace Council
We thank them for the invitation but we apologize for not participating
This council is outside the United Nations framework and does not include the Palestinian Authority
The future of Gaza and the West Bank must be decided by the Palestinians. pic.twitter.com/C89RPJJhRr
