Florida Congressman Quits Spain Caucus Over Government’s Israel Policies

A growing dispute over America’s closest allies has sparked another political showdown, this time reaching beyond Washington and into the relationship between the United States and one of its oldest European partners.

The move comes as tensions continue to rise over the war in the Middle East, with disagreements over Israel’s military campaign increasingly affecting diplomatic relationships around the world.

Rep. Carlos A. Giménez announced that he has withdrawn as co-chair of the Congressional Friends of Spain Caucus, citing what he described as the Spanish government’s increasingly hostile policies toward Israel.