Sanchez: Europe's response to the Gaza war is a disastrous failure and undermines the West's position

The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez strongly criticized the European Union's stance on the Israeli genocide in Gaza, describing its response as "failed" and considering it undermines the credibility and global standing of the West due to the double standards between Gaza and Ukraine.

Sánchez stated in an interview with the British Guardian newspaper that "the Israeli attack on Palestinian territories represents one of the darkest chapters in international relations in the twenty-first century," emphasizing that European countries are divided on how to pressure Israel, which he deemed "unacceptable."

He clarified that his country was a pioneer in recognizing a Palestinian state, expressing his welcome for other European countries to join this path, but he stressed that the overall European stance on the war is "weak and insufficient."

He added: "We have called within the European Union to suspend the strategic partnership with Israel."

Sánchez accused the United States, under President Donald Trump, of attempting to dismantle the global order established after World War II.

He stated that Washington's withdrawal from international institutions like the World Health Organization weakens this system, but it may simultaneously open the door for Europe and the United Kingdom to enhance their global leadership role.

The Spanish Prime Minister concluded, "The most shocking truth is that the main architect of the global order after World War II – namely the United States – is today working to weaken it, which is negative for American society and the entire world, especially for Western countries."