Israel removes Spain from U.S.-led Gaza ceasefire coordination center in Kiryat Gat

What is the CMCC in Kiryat Gat?

The CMCC is described in the reporting as a U.S.-led multinational civil-military coordination center in Kiryat Gat that helps monitor the Gaza ceasefire and coordinate related stabilization and humanitarian efforts EL MUNDO,EL MUNDO,newsORF.at.

Why did Israel say it removed Spain from the center?

Netanyahu said Spain had repeatedly sided against Israel, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said the Sánchez government had shown a strong anti-Israel bias and was no longer a useful actor in implementing the Gaza peace plan framework La Repubblica,EL MUNDO,20 minutos.

Why does this matter diplomatically?

The decision adds to an already worsening Israel-Spain dispute over Gaza, with Spanish leaders criticizing Israel's actions and calling for tougher European measures, while Israel has answered with increasingly sharp public accusations and restrictions Sözcü Gazetesi,EL PAÍS,20 minutos.