Baltasar Garzón

“Spain cannot defend international law, the rights of the Palestinian people and the protection of those who provide humanitarian aid while at the same time allowing a request to proceed with an extradition that shows clear signs of political persecution by the US government, as it is directed against an individual because of his political activity and solidarity with Palestine.”

Baltasar Garzón · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22

Garzón argued Spain cannot support Palestinian rights while allowing an extradition request showing signs of political persecution by the US government.

“sets a dangerous precedent regarding the defense of the Palestinian cause”

Baltasar Garzón · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22

Garzón commented on the Spanish council of ministers' decision to allow the US extradition request to proceed through the courts.