Spain’s parliament passed a non-binding motion urging the government to impose an arms embargo on Israel due to its military actions in Gaza, with a vote of 176-171. The motion, supported by the leftist Sumar alliance and other parties, calls for banning exports that could aid the Israeli military and reforming trade laws against states accused of genocide, specifically mentioning Israel. Defence Minister Margarita Robles stated Spain has not engaged in arms trade with Israel since the Gaza war began, though civil groups claim active contracts with Israeli arms companies still exist.
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