Arab League, Spain Call Pressure on Israel to Halt Gaza Violence

At the Arab League summit in Baghdad, international leaders including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent pressure on Israel to halt the violence in Gaza and allow humanitarian aid access amid a severe humanitarian crisis. Sánchez described the situation as a massacre with unacceptable casualties, proposing that Spain submit UN resolutions requesting rulings from the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court on Israel's compliance with international obligations regarding aid and conduct. Guterres emphasized the need for a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and an end to the blockade, warning that the conflict threatens the viability of a two-state solution. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi highlighted ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire and future plans for Gaza's reconstruction once hostilities cease, while Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel's actions as genocidal and called on Hamas to disarm. The summit also saw pledges of financial aid toward Gaza's humanitarian needs and reaffirmed the goal of establishing a Palestinian state as essential for lasting peace. Spain's stand, as the only European nation present, reflects growing international concern and legal actions aimed at addressing the Gaza conflict under international law.