Madrid Group Demands End to Gaza Conflict

International pressure mounts on Israel: European and Arab lawmakers meet in Madrid to demand an end to the Gaza conflict. A high-level meeting, known as the "Madrid Group," convened in Madrid on May 25, 2025, bringing together representatives from European and Arab nations. The primary objective was to exert collective pressure on Israel to end its ongoing military operations in Gaza and to implement a comprehensive weapon embargo. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated, "We all have to enforce a weapon embargo." The meeting underscores the growing international concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the escalating conflict. The collective diplomatic effort signifies a concerted push for a peaceful resolution and a halt to the violence.