Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon was "good news and a first step towards a permanent ceasefire," calling for the same step to be taken in Gaza as well.

In his speech before the Spanish Parliament's General Assembly on Thursday, Baris condemned the attacks that took place in Gaza and Lebanon this week, and indicated that the situation in the region is "unsustainable and intolerable."

"The ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon is good news. It is a first step in supporting the very difficult situation in the region, but a ceasefire in Gaza must also be declared immediately. Only diplomacy can bring peace," he said.

"We cannot achieve peace with the unbearable destruction in Gaza and Lebanon. Now we must work to keep the suffering as low as possible," the minister added.

He continued: "That is why we will continue to insist and work for a permanent ceasefire, unhindered delivery of aid to civilians, the unconditional release of hostages and a two-state solution."

The minister called on Israel again to "abide by UN resolutions, withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories, and respect international law and human rights."

"The two-state solution is an irreversible step and it is our definite goal. There can be peace in the Middle East and it will come. Freedom and peace are built with others, not by eliminating the other," he said.

Albares confirmed that Spain has not granted any new licenses to sell arms to Israel since October 7, 2023.

He said: "Misleading information must be prevented. Spain does not sell weapons to Israel, and ships loaded with weapons and military materials whose final destination is Israel are not allowed to stop in its ports."

After 66 days of fierce battles between Hezbollah and the Israeli army, international efforts led to a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, which went into effect at dawn on Wednesday.