Florida Congressman Quits Spain Caucus Over Government’s Israel Policies

The congressman also criticized Spain’s policies restricting military cooperation with Israel, including what he described as arms embargoes and limits affecting defense transportation.

He argued those actions place Spain “firmly on the wrong side of the global fight for freedom.”

Giménez said the Congressional Friends of Spain Caucus exists to strengthen relations between the United States and Spain based on shared democratic values.

According to the congressman, Spain’s recent policies toward Israel demonstrate that the Sánchez government no longer shares those principles.

“I remain hopeful that Spain will one day return to a foreign policy rooted in the defense of Western allies and moral clarity against terrorism,” Giménez wrote.

“Until then, I can no longer lend my name to an organization intended to celebrate bilateral friendship while your government actively works to undermine democratic principles,” he said in his letter.