Spanish Ministers of Sumar Oppose Trump's Gaza Plan, Call for Palestinian Self-Determination

The ministers of Sumar have publicly distanced themselves from the stance of Spanish President Pedro Sánchez, expressing their strong opposition to the Gaza Strip plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. They assert that the plan fails to guarantee the self-determination of the Palestinian people and does not pave the way for peace in the region, labeling it an imposition by the United States and Israel. In a firm communiqué, Sumar members stated, "We must clearly reject any plan that does not ensure an immediate cessation of violence, the lifting of the blockade, the reconstruction of Palestinian territory, and a clear timeline towards the full recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state, allowing its own population to decide their future." This position starkly contrasts with President Sánchez, who has praised Trump's plan during a recent press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aimed at resolving the longstanding conflict in the Gaza Strip. Summarizing their concerns, Sumar highlighted that without self-determination for the Palestinians, peace and justice remain unattainable. They described the ongoing violence against Gaza as unacceptable and emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire from Israel. They also called for urgent humanitarian aid under a United Nations mandate, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the release of all hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Furthermore, they criticized the Trump-Netanyahu plan as not being a genuine proposal for peace, but rather an imposition that ignores the needs and rights of the Palestinian people. The ministers argued, "It is deeply worrying that the resolution of this conflict is approached without considering the Palestinian population, the role of its legitimate institutions, and the framework established by the United Nations." They added that the idea of a transition supervised by the U.S. without political guarantees for Palestinians is merely an attempt to reinforce the status quo of occupation and violence while disregarding fundamental rights. The ministers warned against turning Palestine into a protectorate controlled by Washington, stating that such an arrangement cannot be viewed as a viable solution but rather as a continuation of the systematic denial of Palestinian sovereignty. In conclusion, Sumar cautioned that rather than facilitating coexistence, the proposals put forth by Trump and Netanyahu serve to perpetuate an imbalance, thus legitimizing Israel's impunity following a genocide that has extended over the past two years. The ministers believe that the global demand for justice and peace has intensified, rendering any plan that overlooks the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people unacceptable. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2 • Source 3