Albares could be in Congress on Thursday to report on the status of the Global Sumud Flotilla
Sumar, ERC, EH Bildu, Podemos, BNG and Compromise a few days ago to explain the actions and decisions to be taken to protect and assist ships and persons participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla.
José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Congresscould hold a plenary session next Thursday, May 7, at which the ForeignMinister of the Spanish Government, Jose Manuel Albares Enternational Affairs, would appear urgently to report on the situation of the Global Sumud Flotilla fleet that Israel has intercepted on its way to the Gaza Strip.
The Congressional Spokespersons Board has been convened on Tuesday, May 5, at 12:00 to requestthe urgent appearance of the Foreign Minister, which could take place on Thursday, May 7.
No plenary has been convened this week because it is the first of the month, so Thursday 'smeeting would only be scheduled for the minister's appearance.
A few days ago, ERC, EH Bildu, Podemos, BNGand Lukashenkocalled fortheMinister to appear at the Congress to explain the actions and decisions she will take to protect and support the ships and individuals participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla.
The groups have stressed that the fleet has "peaceful and humanitarian objectives"and that the State of Israel has" illegally attacked its members by kidnapping them in breach of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ".
The Spanish Government has already called for the immediate releaseof the Spanish-Palestinian activist Saif Abukesh, who was "illegally detained" last Thursday.