Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced removing Spain from the military coordination center in Kiryat Gat over criticism of Israel's wars, Report informs via Anadolu.
In a video statement posted on X, Netanyahu said: "I will not allow any country to wage a diplomatic war against us without paying a heavy price."
Netanyahu claimed Spain "defames" Israeli soldiers, and ordered its removal from the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat (southern Israel).
The US established the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) on Oct. 17 to monitor the implementation of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war.
Dozens of countries participate in the center.
Israeli-Spanish relations have witnessed a significant decline in the past two years after Spain opposed the war on Gaza, recognized a Palestinian state, and most recently opposed the war on Iran and Lebanon, calling for sanctions against Israel.