The Spanish Government reiterates its firm and unequivocal condemnation of the atrocious attacks perpetrated by the terrorist group Hamas on 7 October 2023.
The government remembers and expresses its solidarity with the families and loved ones of all the victims, and especially with those of Maya Villalobo and Iván Illarramendi, the two Spanish citizens murdered that day.
Two years on, the Government expresses its solidarity with the families of the hostages who are still being held captive and demands their immediate and unconditional release.
Today, we may be close to their release, thanks to the proposal made by the United States, and we urge the parties to reach an agreement.
After twenty-four months of indescribable suffering, it is imperative that the violence ends, a ceasefire is declared, the hostages are released and humanitarian aid is allowed in on a massive scale.
The Government will continue to fight with determination against any manifestation of anti-Semitism, which has no place in Spanish society.
The Government reaffirms its commitment to the implementation of the two-State solution, with both States living in peace and security, the only way to achieve peace and stability in the region.
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