Top diplomat reiterates Spain's support for 2-state solution, criticizes ongoing violence and lack of aid in Gaza MADRID / ISTANBUL Palestine presented the highest civil award to Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Tuesday in recognition of his support for the Palestinian cause. Albares received the Star of Merit of the Order of the State of Palestine, awarded by Palestinian National Authority (PNA) President Mahmoud Abbas and presented by Palestine's Ambassador to Spain, Husni