Spanish minister supports Hamas, denies October 7 massacre

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez appoints Sira Rego as minister for youth and children, despite her justification of Hamas attack and denial of atrocities
Itamar Eichner|
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The Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez has appointed Sira Rego, a politician of Palestinian descent to the position of Minister of Youth and Children in his government. Rego has previously justified the October 7 massacre, accused Israel of "cold-blooded murder," and, shockingly, denied Hamas's responsibility for the heinous acts targeting children, the rape of women, beheading civilians, and the murder of hundreds of Israelis during the Nova Music Festival.
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Rego, born in 1973 in Valencia, grew up in the village of Anata near Jerusalem, where her Palestinian father still resides. On that dreadful Saturday morning, Rego posted a message expressing her views: "Palestine has the right to resist after decades of occupation, apartheid, and displacement. In the face of those advocating collective punishment through the bombardment of Gaza, it is crucial to defend international law. The only solution is ending the occupation."
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Sira Rego
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Sira Rego has been a member of the European Parliament since 2019, representing the far-left party "Unidas Podemos." She joined forces with several other far-left parties, including Podemos, under a political umbrella called "Somos" (becoming the third-largest party in Spain) and signed a coalition agreement with the new government of Pedro Sánchez. Sánchez is expected to arrive Thursday to Israel for a visit alongside his Belgian counterpart, and they are scheduled to meet, among others, with the families of the hostages.
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Sira Rego's post on X
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On October 10, just three days after the massacre, Rego met with the Palestinian ambassador in Spain and expressed her full support for the Palestinians. "Peace can only come with the end of the Israeli occupation," she declared. Rego is appointed as the Minister of Youth and Children, a role that did not exist before.
It remains unclear how a politician with zero sensitivity to Israel's atrocities, evident from her social media account filled with anti-Israel content and even support for Hamas, is appointed to serve in a position concerning youth and children. Rego was one of the 21 out of 705 European Parliament members who refused to condemn the massacre.
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This Woman
This Arab woman is an enemy of Israel and seeks its annihilation. Nothing special about her view.Pretty standard in the Muslim world That the government of a supposedly civilized state would appoint her as a government minister is surprising. Given that the country is Spain,I suppose it makes sense.
Laine| 11.25.23
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Un Español anónimo
Not all Spaniards support the ideas nor policy of these leftist Hijackers, ie Pedro Sánchez and Associates who have twice now taken the control of the Government after quite questionable elections and unethical if not illegal tactics. From my own circles and the media covered demonstrations throughout Spain, it's quite evident that we are not happy with the current conditions nor acceptance of the hoards of invaders being let into not just Spain, but Europe in general. Never has there been a clearer moment of an impending true World War than now. They called the first World War, "The War to end all Wars." World War 3 will be such a war and it will be started in Europe as the previous two wars were started. However, Suffice it to say , this time neither squabbling Royal cousins, nor Nationalist Socialists (Fascists) will be the cause. This war, by all indicators will be casused by the so- called, "We come in peace invading hoards of 3rd World Muslims, they will be the ingnition." The difference between my Hebrew ancestors is they came to be part of Europe, America, Australia, Canada, etc. Whereas Muslims go under the guise of peaceful immigration to conquer. They have done it repeatedly throughout history. Especially, in Europe and the Mediterránean. It's unfortunate that people in today's Politically Correct World are so blinded, controlled and manipulated that they are unable to see what's unfolding before their very eyes. The time to make all invading hoards return to their homelands has long passed, I fear World War 3 will come to fruition anyday now. May this war wipe out all evil religious zealots who wish to impose their will on everyone else. To paraphase a famous quote, " It's more honourable to die a free person in battle, than to live as a slave under tyranny." As we have Witnessed throughout the 1500 years of its existance, Islam, has cultivated many tyrants and only perptuates the suffering of the multitudes while a select elite group live in luxury. Any teaching that stresses to kill those who differ in their opinions or teaches to kill those who do not wish to accept your teachings; Such beliefs must be termed for what they are, "Pure Evil." Too many times good people are lead to a life of pure evil by their ignorance, by their mistaken views and or for following erroneous teachings. Any teachings that promote death in any form need to be torn down or eliminated from any civilised society. If these types of teachings are permitted to proliferate, they will never allow a peaceful world to be realised. Let them go back to their lands, but they cannot, must not flourish in ours, thus we lose ourselves and our lives.
Un Español anónimo| 11.23.23
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Poor girl. I heard she think Le nin wasn't genocide. Top Level minister giving lessons.
Ashid| 11.23.23
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