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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Sánchez Defends Lamine Yamal After Israel Criticism
Caption: Sánchez Defends Lamine Yamal After Israel Criticism. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has defended Lamine Yamal after the FC Barcelona star faced criticism for waving a Palestinian flag during title celebrations. Sánchez said people who view waving “the flag of a state” as incitement had “lost their judgment” or been “blinded by their own ignominy.” The Spanish prime minister argued that Yamal had simply expressed solidarity with Palestinians, echoing feelings shared by many people in Spain. The controversy erupted after Israel Katz accused the teenage footballer of encouraging hostility toward Israel while Israeli troops continue operations against Hama.Katz also called on FC Barcelona to clearly distance itself from any statements he viewed as support for terrorism or incitement. Sánchez’s intervention marks the latest clash between Spain and Israel amid growing tensions over the Gaza conflict. Spain has emerged as one of Europe’s strongest critics of Israeli policy, with Sánchez repeatedly accusing Israel of violating international law. Yamal, who recently helped Barcelona secure the league title, is expected to play a major role for Spain national football team at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pedro Sánchez,Lamine Yamal,FC Barcelona,Israel Katz,Palestine flag,Spain,football,politics,Israel,Gaza,sports
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