Podcast Summary: "Las 8 de Hoy por Hoy | El estado palestino tiene más apoyos que nunca cuando van a cumplirse dos años de la invasión israelí"

Hoy por Hoy – SER Podcast | September 22, 2025 | Host: Àngels Barceló & reporting team

Overview

This episode centers on the growing international recognition of the Palestinian state as the world nears the two-year anniversary of the Israeli invasion of Gaza. The host and team analyze the surge in formal support for Palestinian statehood, Israel’s growing isolation, and the broader geopolitical consequences. The episode also explores the knock-on effects for Spanish and international politics, updates on Spain's domestic concerns such as gender violence tracking and the rental market, and other significant news of the day.

Main Theme: The State of Palestine – Global Recognition and Political Fallout

Key Discussion Points:

• Increasing international support for the recognition of Palestine as a state, with new significant recognitions from the UK, Canada, Portugal, Australia, and expected additions such as France (00:11–01:48).
• The recognition is predominantly symbolic and yet marks a critical shift in the global diplomatic landscape, with three-quarters of the world's population now represented by governments supporting Palestinian statehood.
• Israel’s increasingly severe diplomatic and military stance, including threats to countries recognizing Palestine and the intensification of actions in the West Bank (Cisjordania) and Gaza.
• The role and positioning of other global actors, specifically the U.S., in relation to international law and pressures from the broader global community.

Detailed Key Segments and Insights

1. Growing Support for Palestine (00:11–01:48)

• Àngels Barceló highlights a historical moment as key Western actors—once promoters of the Jewish homeland—now stand behind Palestinian statehood.
  • "El Estado palestino tiene más apoyos que nunca. El gobierno israelí menos." (00:13)
  • UK's recognition, stated as a move to "revive the hope for peace and the two-state solution."
• Reporter 1 lists global leaders backing the move, with the UN General Assembly set to witness a major symbolic wave (157 countries, 75% of the world’s population).
• Canada: “Una hambruna devastadora que hay que evitar para un futuro de paz.”
  – Emphasizes the humanitarian imperative (01:35).

2. Impact and Limitations of Recognition (02:11–03:44)

• Pablo Morán (Reporter 2) asks if this recognition has any practical effect. Experts consulted suggest that, while highly symbolic, on-the-ground change remains stalled.
• Ignacio Álvarez Osorio (Political Scientist):
  • "Gaza, Cisjordania y Jerusalén Este llevan ocupadas desde el año 1967..." (02:40)
  • "Una política de hechos consumados destinada precisamente a romper la continuidad palestina."
• Hazian Amirat (CEARC):
  • "Si no va acompañado de medidas concretas que le eleven el coste al Estado de Israel de continuar por este camino, significa que es una farsa, es una apariencia de que se hace algo..." (03:07)
  • Luz Gómez (Academic): "La bandera palestina puede ondear en los edificios oficiales y ya no se la puede prohibir." (03:31)

3. Israel’s Response and Threats (03:48–05:36)

• Àngels Barceló: Outlines Israel’s explicit threat to states recognizing Palestine, including diplomatic retaliation against France and persistent plans to annex West Bank territory.
• Pablo Morán:
  • Paraphrases Netanyahu’s speech—summed up with: “No habrá un Estado palestino... están recompensando el terror con un premio enorme…” (04:24–04:44)
  • Notes the ongoing expansion of settlements in "Judea and Samaria," and record-level incursions and casualties in West Bank areas.

4. Spain’s Role and Domestic Politics (05:40–09:21)

• Guillermo Lerma covers Pedro Sánchez’s participation in the UN, using the forum as both international pressure and domestic leverage.
  • Discusses tension with opposition leader Feijóo and attempts by the PSOE to expose PP discomfort regarding the Palestinian cause (06:05–07:07).
• Pedro Sánchez (quote, criticizing Aznar):
  – “De él no esperamos ninguna elección. Lo que esperamos son disculpas. Disculpas por su guerra de Irak, disculpas por su mentira con la guerra de Irak y también con el 11 de marzo.” (07:13)
• Political Analyst: Outlines PP’s struggle to counteract a narrative now dominated by the situation in Gaza and the recognition of Palestine (08:07–08:24).

5. US Politics and Global Repercussions (09:21–10:13)

• Coverage of Donald Trump’s appearance at a funeral for an ultraconservative activist: Trump’s rhetoric focused on division, security, and not wishing well to enemies—highlighting polarized US discourse (09:21–10:13).

Additional National News Highlights

Gender Violence Tracking System Crisis (10:17–11:33)

• The crisis over technical failures in monitoring bracelets for violent offenders, with government assurances that only a tiny percentage (<1%) of cases were compromised.

Housing Crisis – Spike in Rental Contracts (11:33–12:55)

• Reporter: Highlights the imminent expiration of rental price freezes – 1 in 6 contracts will renew amidst soaring rental prices (up 33% since 2020).
• Dmitry Petrov (University of Alcalá):
  – “Probablemente la cifra sea aproximadamente ese 30% del calor.” (12:30–12:46)

Barcelona Flood Incident (13:00–14:11)

• Ongoing rescue efforts after flash floods swept a car, with tragic results. Official response and risk communication practices discussed.

Economic Updates (14:11–15:24)

• Spanish companies have distributed over €28 billion in dividends — a record year, boosted by robust corporate profits and a flourishing stock market.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Àngels Barceló: "El Estado palestino tiene más apoyos que nunca." (00:13)
• Political Analyst: "Si no va acompañado de medidas concretas... es una farsa, es una apariencia de que se hace algo." (03:07)
• Netanyahu (via paraphrase): “No habrá un Estado palestino... No va a suceder.” (04:24)
• Pedro Sánchez on Aznar: "De él no esperamos ninguna elección. Lo que esperamos son disculpas." (07:13)
• Prof. Dmitry Petrov: "Probablemente la cifra [de subidas en alquiler] sea aproximadamente ese 30% del calor." (12:30)

Timestamps – Key Segments

• 00:11–01:48: Global support for Palestinian state, symbolic turning point
• 02:11–03:44: Impact and practical limits of recognition, academic perspectives
• 03:48–05:36: Israel's threats and military reality on the ground
• 05:40–09:21: Spain’s position in the international debate, domestic political fallout
• 09:21–10:13: US conservative activism and Trump’s rhetoric
• 10:17–11:33: Updates on Spain’s response to gender violence monitoring failures
• 11:33–12:55: Housing market pressures and imminent rent increases
• 13:00–14:11: Barcelona flood incident and official response
• 14:11–15:24: Record dividends and Spain’s economic outlook

Tone and Style

The episode delivers analysis with a balance of journalistic rigor and emotion, highlighting both the historical gravity and everyday impacts of these events. The hosts and reporters utilize vivid, urgent language—mirroring a critical shift in international politics—while staying attuned to how these global realities intersect with Spanish domestic affairs. The narrative is direct, deeply informed, and unafraid to attribute clear responsibility or call out political doublespeak.

Conclusion

This installment of "Hoy por Hoy" distills a historic week for Palestinian recognition—and the deepening crisis in Gaza—into accessible, sharply analyzed pieces, linking worldwide diplomatic changes to Spain’s political dynamics and social issues. For listeners seeking insight into both the broader geopolitical shifts and their local consequences, this episode offers indispensable and timely coverage.