Posts Tagged: Spain Israel
Spain Allows US Extradition Case Against Anti-Israel Donor to Proceed
Spain on Tuesday allowed a US extradition request for anti-Israel donor James Cox Chambers to proceed to court, despite protests from the government's left-wing coalition partners who argue the case is...
Sánchez’s Scapegoat: How Spain Uses Israel to Mask Its Border Crisis
When tens of thousands of unauthorized migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in late July 2026, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced a catastrophic...
Spanish PM Blames Russia, Israel for Disinformation in Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain's migration policy that triggered last month's rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no...
Spanish Broadcaster Apologizes for Omitting Name, Nationality of Israeli Athlete During Live Broadcast
Spain's national broadcaster RTVE apologized on Friday for skipping over an Israeli athlete when introducing the lineup of runners for the men's 400-meter hurdles race...
Spain’s PM Backs Soccer Player for Waving Palestinian Flag After Athlete Criticized by Israeli Defense Chief
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended FC Barcelona soccer player Lamine Yamal on Thursday night after the Spanish athlete received backlash for displaying a Palestinian...
EU Divided on Suspension of Israel Pact as Spain Pushes for Action
European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday to suspend a pact governing the EU's ties with Israel but failed to garner enough support from the bloc's other members for...
Israel Reprimands Spain Over Blowing Up of Netanyahu Effigy
Israel said on Saturday it had reprimanded Spain's most senior diplomat in Tel Aviv over the blowing up of a giant effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a Spanish...
Spain Closes Airspace to US Planes Involved in Iran War, Defense Minister Says
Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday. "We don't authorize either the use...
Iran Suggests Spain Can Have Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran indicated on Thursday that Spain would be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if it requested access, praising the Spanish government for...
Hamas Joins Iran in Praising Spain for Hostile Approach to US, Israel
The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has praised Spain for permanently withdrawing its ambassador to Israel on Tuesday, joining Iran in heralding the NATO ally's hostile posture toward the Jewish...
Spain Permanently Withdraws Ambassador as Rift With Israel Deepens
Spain permanently withdrew its ambassador to Israel on Tuesday as a diplomatic standoff worsened between the two countries over Spain's opposition to the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. The ambassador was summoned back to Spain last September...
Iran Praises Spain for Refusal to Support US, Israeli Strikes
Iran has expressed support for Spain's decision to block US forces from using its bases for military operations against the Islamic regime, leaving Madrid as...
Jewish Cemetery Desecrated in Barcelona, More Than 20 Graves Vandalized
Vandals on Sunday targeted the Jewish cemetery in Barcelona, desecrating more than 20 graves and smashing tombstones. The crime comes amid a sharp rise in antisemitic...
Spain Exempts Airbus From Israeli Tech Ban
Spain has granted Airbus exceptional permission to produce aircraft and drones using Israeli technology at its Spanish plants even though it banned military and dual-use products from Israel two months ago...
