Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is visiting Spain for the first time since the country recognized Palestine as a state in May. During his two-day visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza and the broader Middle Eastern tensions. This meeting is significant as it follows Spain's acknowledgment of a Palestinian state and its support for a two-state solution. Abbas's visit comes after a high-level diplomatic meeting in Spain aimed at advancing peace initiatives, which was attended by representatives from multiple European and Arab nations. Spain's leftist government, while facing criticism from Israel, has pledged to maintain pressure on Israeli leadership regarding the conflict. The recognition of Palestine by Spain, along with Ireland and Norway, has heightened diplomatic tensions with Israel, who views these actions as supportive of Hamas.