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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Spanish PM Demands Accountability for Gaza Genocide Amid Continued Suffering Under Ceasefire

The Spanish Prime Minister has called for those responsible for the Gaza genocide to be held accountable. Despite the ceasefire, the suffering persists, prompting concerns and calls for justice from Madrid. The statement reflects a growing condemnation of ongoing hardship in Gaza.

MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 10: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (R) welcomes the President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas (L) at the Palacio de la Moncloa during his official visit in Madrid, Spain on December 10, 2025. ( Diego Radames – Anadolu Agency )

The Spanish Prime Minister stated that those responsible for the genocide in Gaza must be held accountable, highlighting the continuing suffering endured by the population even in the presence of a ceasefire. The remark underscores a strong stance from Madrid regarding accountability and justice in the context of ongoing hardship in the besieged enclave.

According to the Spanish PM, the mere existence of a ceasefire has not alleviated the suffering on the ground. The call for justice came at a time when the people of Gaza continue to face compounded hardship, despite temporary halts in direct military engagements. The Spanish government, from its side, emphasized that any pause in fighting does not erase the responsibility for actions taken during the conflict.

In addition, the statement from the Spanish leadership adds to wider regional and global discourse demanding decisive action against those behind what has been described as a genocide. The Spanish PM pointed directly to the need for thorough accountability processes to address grave abuses which have left deep scars across Gaza. The suffering, he pointed out, remains visible and unresolved, despite declared ceasefire arrangements.

The Prime Minister’s words reflect mounting frustrations over what is perceived as a deterioration of humanitarian conditions, as well as a failure to ensure justice and relief through political channels. Madrid’s position appears to be rooted in concern for human rights and insists on both ending suffering and addressing past atrocities.

Meanwhile, calls from the Spanish capital may resonate among other states and actors seeking transparent investigations and concrete accountability measures. Despite the ceasefire, the evidence of systemic destruction and pain continues to surface, reinforcing the necessity of international efforts not only toward peace but justice.

The Spanish PM reiterated that the current circumstances in Gaza cannot justify inaction or silence. Accountability, he maintains, is crucial for healing and rebuilding, and no ceasefire should be used to obscure the severity or the memory of what the population has endured. The statement closes in on a rising sentiment across sectors that justice remains an unfulfilled demand in the wake of genocide.

12 Dec, 14:05

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