Florida Congressman Quits Spain Caucus Over Government’s Israel Policies

Giménez accused the Spanish government of escalating what he called a “hostile crusade” against Israel while the country continues to face threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and other terrorist organizations.

He further argued that Spain has moved beyond legitimate policy disagreements with Israel and has instead embraced rhetoric that he believes enables antisemitism.

“Spain has normalized rhetoric that crosses the line from legitimate policy disagreement into raw antisemitism,” Giménez wrote.

Among his strongest criticisms was Spain’s reported decision to prohibit members of the Israel Defense Forces and certain Israeli government officials from entering the country.

Giménez described that policy as “unprecedented and shameful,” arguing that it unfairly targets members of the Israeli military while rewarding organizations that seek Israel’s destruction.

“To bar the brave men and women of the IDF … while your political apparatus simultaneously legitimizes terrorist networks and accommodationist policies, is a betrayal of Western values,” he wrote.