Spanish people: “Israel is committing genocide in Gaza”

MADRID, July 09 (YPA) – A recent poll in Spain revealed that an overwhelming majority of Spaniards, 82%, believe that the Israeli occupation is committing “genocide” against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

The poll, conducted by the Real Instituto Elcano during May and June 2025 and covering a sample of 1,000 people, showed that belief in genocide rises significantly among left-wingers, reaching 97%, while it reaches 85% among those who identify as moderates, and 62% among right-wingers.

In another indication of the changing public mood in Spain regarding the conflict, 80% of Spaniards believe that Europe should follow Spain’s example and officially recognize the State of Palestine. Support for EU sanctions against Israel has risen from 67% to 70% as the aggression continues.

Conversely, the percentage of those who believe that Israel is only defending itself against Hamas has declined from 38% to just 23%.

YPA