"EU-Israel Tensions Rise as Spain and Ireland Recognize Palestine"

Relations between the EU and Israel have deteriorated as Spain, Ireland, and Norway prepare to recognize a Palestinian state, with Spain suggesting sanctions against Israel for its actions in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticized Spain, while EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell supported the International Criminal Court's actions against Israeli leaders. The EU has condemned both the Hamas-led attack on Israel and Israel's subsequent offensive in Gaza. Spain and other countries are pushing for measures to enforce the International Court of Justice's ruling against Israel's offensive.