Overview

• Spain has called for a joint arms embargo on Israel and the suspension of the EU's Association Agreement with Israel, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
• The Madrid Group meeting brought together European, Arab, and other international representatives to address Israel's military actions and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
• The United States and Germany remain Israel's primary arms suppliers, with the US accounting for two-thirds of Israel's imports from 2020-2024, despite growing international criticism.
• The conflict in Gaza has resulted in nearly 54,000 deaths and over 122,000 injuries, with severe humanitarian consequences exacerbated by Israel's blockade on essential supplies.
• While some European nations, including France, Spain, and the UK, have reduced or suspended arms exports to Israel, broader embargo efforts face resistance from key suppliers like the US and Germany.