Spain’s Folly: Sumar’s Boycott Bill Betrays US, Israel, & Morocco

Madrid’s radical Sumar party just declared war – not on global terror, but on peace, prosperity, and the very allies crucial to Western security. Their outrageous bill, calling for a total boycott of Israel and Morocco over “occupied territories,” isn’t just misguided; it’s a dangerous fantasy fueled by ideological extremism that directly undermines American, Israeli, and Moroccan interests. It’s time for principled voices in Spain and beyond to expose this charade. 

Sumar’s proposition is a breathtaking exercise in moral equivalency and diplomatic arson. To equate Israel’s presence in Judea and Samaria – a land central to its historical and security identity, facing relentless terrorist threats – with the nuanced, UN-supported, autonomy plan for Morocco’s Sahara is not just false; it’s a malicious distortion. The United States, under successive administrations, has recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, acknowledging Rabat’s serious and credible autonomy initiative as the most viable path to peace and stability. This isn’t “occupation”; it’s a pragmatic solution embraced by a growing chorus of nations, designed to end a decades-long regional dispute. 

Similarly, the call for a “total boycott” and “economic suffocation” of Israel is a transparent attempt to delegitimize the only true democracy in the Middle East. Sumar’s grotesque claims of “apartheid” and “genocide” are not only baseless but actively fuel the very antisemitism that plagues Europe. Israel, a vibrant democracy, defends its citizens against relentless terror. Boycotts don’t hurt governments; they punish ordinary citizens, including Palestinians who rely on economic ties with Israel for their livelihoods. This isn’t justice; it’s a punitive ideological crusade. 

What Sumar proposes is a direct attack on the very fabric of stable international relations. Economic, military, cultural, and scientific cooperation are the bridges that foster understanding and build peace. Spain, a NATO ally, is being urged to break military ties with Israel – a nation at the forefront of combating global jihadist threats and a crucial intelligence partner. It’s being asked to sever links with Morocco – America’s oldest ally, a linchpin in North African security, and a vital counter-terrorism partner. Such actions wouldn’t advance peace; they would leave gaping holes in Western defense and diplomatic efforts, inviting chaos and empowering the very forces of extremism we all seek to defeat. 

The audacity of Sumar’s spokesperson, Verónica Martínez Barbero, and Más Madrid’s Tesh Sidi, to invoke “hunger lines that remind us of Nazi Germany” while simultaneously demanding a boycott that would starve innocent people, is beyond hypocritical. It’s a cynical exploitation of human suffering for political gain. True empathy for suffering in Gaza demands humanitarian aid, diplomatic engagement, and the dismantling of terrorist infrastructure – not a reckless campaign to demonize a democratic nation. 

This bill isn’t about human rights; it’s about ideological purity tests that sideline pragmatic solutions and undermine genuine allies. It’s about a fringe faction trying to hijack Spanish foreign policy, aligning Spain with the most extreme elements of the anti-Israel and anti-Morocco movements. The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) must see this for what it is: a poisoned chalice that would devastate Spain’s international standing and betray its most vital friendships. 

The United States stands firmly with Israel, a beacon of democracy and a critical strategic partner. It stands firmly with Morocco, a stable, modernizing nation and a bulwark against extremism in a volatile region. Any attempt to isolate or demonize these allies is an attack on shared values and mutual security interests. Spain has a choice: stand with its allies and global stability, or succumb to the radical, divisive agenda of Sumar, which champions boycotts over diplomacy and ideology over reality. For the sake of Spain’s future, and the stability of the Western alliance, the choice must be clear: reject this destructive bill.