The United States is deeply upset by the Spanish government's actions to denounce and pressure Israel for what President Pedro Sánchez, one of the few in the world, has described as"genocide in Gaza." It considers this an unacceptable interference in the defense policy of the world's leading power and for its hostility toward its major partner.

This week, Sánchez presented a list of nine punitive and restrictive measures, including the"denial of entry into Spanish airspace to all state aircraft transporting defense material destined for Israel." Obviously, this primarily affects the United States, Tel Aviv's close ally, the leading arms supplier, and which has military bases on Spanish soil, halfway between the two countries.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar warned on social media Monday that Israel would inform"its allies about the hostile behavior of the Spanish government and the anti-Semitic and violent nature of the statements made by its ministers. It is important that Israel's allies around the world understand the dangerous nature of the current government in Spain," referring not only to the weapons decision, but to everything that has happened in recent months, starting with the recognition of Palestine or President Sánchez's trip to Egypt or the recall of the Israeli ambassador in Madrid for consultations. The tension has continued with the travel ban on Spanish ministers Yolanda Díaz and Sira Rego.

Today, the US government has expressed its opinion openly for the first time. Diplomatic sources indicate that the issue has already been addressed bilaterally, but the State Department, led by the Spanish-born Marco Rubio, wanted to leave a public message."It is deeply concerning that Spain, a NATO member, has chosen to potentially limit US operations and turn its back on Israel on the same day that six people were killed in Jerusalem. These measures embolden terrorists," a spokesperson told EL MUNDO.

Thanks to the aforementioned agreement, which Spain has no intention of modifying or discussing, Washington will be able to continue using the Morón and Rota bases without having to report the final destination of the planes that stop there. However, the Donald Trump administration wants to make it clear to NATO members that its support for Israel is firm and that it will not allow anyone to jeopardize it.