Young Spanish lawmaker goes on hunger strike in support of Palestine

MADRID

A young Spanish lawmaker announced that he is taking part in a multi-day hunger strike in support of Palestine.

At a Tuesday press conference in parliament, Jorge Pueyo declared his support for a hunger strike initiated on Nov. 19 by the Aragon Palestine House and the Jerusalem Association in his constituency, the country’s autonomous region of Aragon.

"There are times in life and politics when words are not enough, and setting an example becomes important," said Pueyo, 29.

He said he began his hunger strike Tuesday in solidarity with Palestine and will continue it through Friday.

Pueyo, who serves as deputy spokesperson in Parliament for the Sumar alliance, a minor partner in Spain's minority left-wing coalition government, also called for Spain to sever diplomatic and trade ties with Israel, impose a full arms embargo on Israel, and promote the visibility of the Palestinian cause.