Spain Condemns Hamas Over Disturbing Hostage Videos; Calls for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid
Spain's government condemns Hamas for releasing videos of Israeli hostages and calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian solutions.
Key Points
- • Spain calls the release of hostage images by Hamas 'unacceptable'.
- • Minister José Manuel Albares demands an end to hostilities and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- • Israeli PM Netanyahu blames Hamas for hostage conditions, asserting Israel's support for aid.
- • Spain advocates for a two-state solution to ensure lasting peace.
On August 4, 2025, Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made strong statements condemning the release of videos depicting Israeli hostages, Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, by Hamas. The Spanish government described the images as 'unacceptable' due to the hostages' alarming condition, showing signs of emaciation and starvation. In these videos, which also feature Islamic Jihad, Hamas claims that the hostages are provided with food similar to that available to the general population, contesting any maltreatment allegations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has countered these claims, highlighting that the health conditions of the hostages result from Hamas’s actions, asserting that Israel is facilitating humanitarian aid and it is Hamas that is responsible for the deteriorating condition of the captives.
In this context, Spain's Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, has made an urgent plea for a ceasefire, emphasizing the necessity for immediate access to humanitarian aid in Gaza to prevent famine. Albares articulated the need for a substantial influx of humanitarian assistance, distributed based on humanitarian principles to alleviate the dire situation. Additionally, he reiterated Spain's support for a two-state solution, envisioning a future where a Palestinian state exists without the overshadowing presence of Hamas.