Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive on the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain, with Madrid suggesting sanctions should be considered against Israel for its continued attacks in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma, "sans-serif"; font-size: 18.6667px; text-align: justify;">Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua is in Spain for bilateral talks.</span><br></p>
The Spanish government will allocate 70 million euros ($75 million) for cooperation with the African countries, as part of a new phase in relations, the country’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.