Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has warned against Israel's "disproportionate response" in the Gaza war with Hamas, cautioning it could destabilize the Middle East and beyond. He emphasized that recognizing a Palestinian state is in Europe's geopolitical interests. Sanchez's criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza has strained relations, with Israel recalling its envoy in response to his previous remarks. Spain is considering recognizing Palestine, a move that could influence broader European and UN recognition efforts, according to former Israeli ambassador Alon Liel.