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Santiago Abascal, the leader of Spain's far-right Vox party who have drawn criticism for Islamophobia, anti-immigrant rhetoric and anti-LGBTQ positions, came to Israel and met with Netanyahu to denounce the Spanish left-wing government

'This is a decision that we do not adopt against anyone, least of all against Israel, with whom we want to have the best possible relationship,' said the Spanish prime minister when he announced the recognition

The announcement came after the Spanish and Belgian leaders criticized Israel for the suffering of civilians amid its operations in Gaza. Israel accused the two of 'not placing full responsibility for crimes against humanity' on Hamas