Europe-Israel relations take a hit, orders Spain to stop consular services for Palestinians from June 1
May 27, 2024
The directive is effective from June 1, the ministry said in a statement. "The Ministry finds such statements to be an affront to Israel's sovereignty and security. At the instruction of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, as of 1 June 2024, the Consulate General of Spain in Jerusalem may provide consular services strictly to residents of the consular district of Jerusalem."