Spain

Anti-Israel demonstration in Barcelona turns violent

A protest in Barcelona against Israel’s Gaza policies turned violent, injuring 20 officers and leading to multiple arrests, while similar rallies took place across southern Europe.

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Spain to debate Israel arms embargo on October 7 anniversary

Spain’s parliament to debate an arms embargo on Israel next Tuesday, coinciding with the October 7 Hamas massacre anniversary.

Israel-Premier Tech barred from Italian race over security fears

Israel-Premier Tech calls Giro dell’Emilia organizers' withdrawal of invitation 'regrettable', after it cited safety risks following recent pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted cycling events in Spain.

Spain, Italy deploy warships to protect Gaza flotilla

Spain and Italy send ships to assist citizens on board boats attempting to enter Gaza. Italian PM calls on aid to be transferred via Cyprus, calling flotilla 'gratuitous, dangerous, and irresponsible.'

Spain joins Eurovision boycott against Israel

Spain becomes the first of Eurovision's "Big Five" to say it will withdraw from the 2026 contest if Israel participates, citing "genocide" in Gaza.

Spain dumps Israeli arms deal, solidifying anti-Israel stance

Spain's government nixes a nearly $825M contract for Israeli-designed rocket launchers, cementing an anti-Israel decree over the Gaza war, with more cancellations possibly on the way.

Sa’ar against Spanish government

'Sánchez & his ministers are normalizing political violence'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused, in a meeting with a U.S. congressional delegation: “A pro-Palestinian mob disrupted a race with encouragement from the Spanish Prime Minister. This must stop.”

'A disgrace to Spain'

Sa'ar blasts Spanish PM for inciting pro-Palestinian rioters

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemns Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez for celebrating anti-Israel protests. The pro-Palestinian Arab mob's actions, lauded by Sanchez, force the cancellation of the Vuelta a España cycling race.

'You are not alone'

Israel-Premier Tech receives support from Madrid President

Madrid Region President Díaz Ayuso came to the team bus at the race start to greet the riders, shake their hands, and offer her public support.

Spain summons Israeli diplomat over Netanyahu 'slander'

Diplomatic row between Israel and Spain deepens as Madrid summons Israel’s acting ambassador after the Prime Minister's Office accused Spain's leader of making a "genocidal threat."

Over flag dispute

Israeli chess players withdraw from Spain tournament

Seven Israeli chess players withdraw from a Spanish tournament after organizers bar them from competing under their national flag.

European paradox:

'Silent majority supports Israel; leaders are hostile'

Dr. Emmanuel Navon discusses rising hostility toward Israel in France and Spain, saying that most European countries have a silent majority that supports Israel, because they understand that Israel’s struggle is also their struggle.

PMO

Spanish PM's nukes lament 'a blatant genocidal threat'

The Prime Minister Office says the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of the Jews of Spain and the systematic mass murder of Jews in the Holocaust, is not enough for Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, who wished for nuclear weapons to threaten Israel with.

In response to Israeli ban:

Spain bans Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from entering the country

After Israel banned Spain's far-left anti-Israel Deputy PM and Minister of Youth and Children, Spanish Foreign Minister announced a ban on Israel's National Security and Finance Ministers.

'Chose to stand with Hamas'

Sa'ar links Spanish PM’s Israel remarks to deadly terror attack

Sa'ar links Spain's embargo and rhetoric to a terror attack that killed six, including Spanish-born Israeli Yaakov Pinto, accusing Madrid of fueling antisemitism and aiding Hamas.

Anti-Israel protester causes crash at Vuelta

Pro-Palestinian protester causes a crash during Vuelta a España’s Stage 15, as tensions over Gaza spill into the race.

Spain’s Embargo on Israel:

A rotten meal with self-inflicted indigestion

Spain is not one of Israel’s arteries. It is, at best, a capillary. Opinion.

Spain:

Anti-Israel protesters target Israeli cycling team

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists disrupt Israel-Premier Tech at Vuelta a Espana, prompting safety concerns.

Israel denies Barcelona mayor's entry request

Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni's request to enter Israel is rejected following his harsh statements against Israel and the city's decision to sever ties.

Greta Thunberg to participate in yet another flotilla to Gaza

Greta Thunberg announces she will join a large flotilla this month to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade. Set to sail from Spain and Tunisia, the flotilla aims to break the blockade with boats from over 44 countries.

France demands answers after Jewish teens removed from flight

A group of French Jewish teenagers was removed from a Vueling flight in Valencia, sparking diplomatic outrage after Spain’s transport minister referred to them as “Israeli brats” and police handcuffed their counsellor.

Pilot who removed Jewish teens from plane trained 9/11 terrorists

Pilot Ivan Chiribella, who removed Jewish teens from a Vueling flight, confirmed to have trained two of the September 11 terror pilots.

Jewish teens removed from flight in Spain

The incident occurred at Valencia Airport in Spain, where approximately 50 Jewish children and teenagers were forcibly removed from a plane after singing songs in Hebrew.

Spanish police:

Fraudsters sold fake Sephardic citizenship for cash

Spanish police dismantle criminal network accused of forging thousands of Sephardic heritage certificates for citizenship, in case highlighting growing concerns over abuse of Spain’s 'Law of Return.'

Spain to push anti-Israel resolution at UN

Spain set to advance a contentious anti-Israel resolution at an emergency UN General Assembly session. Co-authored with the Palestinian Authority, the draft demands a ceasefire and hostage release, while controversially backing UNRWA despite its Hamas ties.

Barcelona severs ties with Israel, suspends Tel Aviv pact

Barcelona's City Council votes to cut institutional ties with Israel and suspend its Tel Aviv friendship agreement, citing international law violations and Palestinian rights.

Ahead of Madrid summit

Spain demands Israel sanctions

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares calls for sanctions against Israel to end the Gaza war, ahead of a high-level summit in Madrid gathering European and Arab nations.

Madrid lawmakers call for Israel arms embargo

Spain's parliament narrowly passes a non-binding motion urging an arms embargo on Israel due to military operations in Gaza.

'Expulsion of Jews again?'

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be ousted from Eurovision

Pedro Sánchez accuses Eurovision of hypocrisy for allowing Israel to compete while barring Russia, drawing sharp rebuke from former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Diplomatic incident:

Spanish PM attacks Israel, ambassador to be reprimanded

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls Israel a "genocidal state" during a parliamentary debate. The country's ambassador to Israel has been summoned for a reprimand.

Rabbi Menachem Margolin:

European governments continue to ignore the threat

EJA Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin warns that Jewish communities feel increasingly unsafe and are leaving Europe as governments continue to ignore the threat.

Spanish Prime Minister to push UN resolution on Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces plans to present a resolution to the UN General Assembly urging urgent measures to “stop the killing of civilians in Gaza” and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Report:

Spain signed Israel arms deals despite criticism of Israel

Despite its public stance against weapons deals with Israel, Spain has reportedly approved over €1 billion in contracts with Israeli defense companies since the Gaza conflict began.

Dozens arrested

European Hezbollah drone network dismantled

Authorities uncover massive logistics operation supplying Hezbollah with drone components across Spain, Germany, France, and the UK.

Spanish broadcaster urges debate on Israel’s Eurovision entry

Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE asks the European Broadcasting Union to open a discussion on Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, citing growing concerns over the ongoing war in Gaza and its impact on public sentiment.

Suspected antisemitic attack

Madrid kosher restaurant targeted in attempted arson

Spanish police investigating an attempted arson attack on a kosher restaurant in central Madrid. Restaurant staff able to prevent the attacker from igniting the fire.

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Ambassador fired for dozing off during speech

The Spanish Foreign Minister dismissed the Spanish ambassador to Belgium, Alberto Anton, after he was caught asleep during an annual conference in Madrid.

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Israeli flag burned outside Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball game

Anti-Israel activists protest match between Gran Canaria team and Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Canary Islands, warn of provocations by "Nazi-Zionist hooligans."

Founder of Mango fashion chain dies in fall

Isak Andic, founder of the Mango fashion brand, tragically died after falling from a cliff in the Collbató area of Barcelona, Spain.

US probing Spain’s denials of cargo ships carrying arms to Israel

Federal Maritime Commission launches investigation into allegations that Spain has been denying port access to cargo vessels reportedly transporting US weapons to Israel.

Over weapons to Israel

Spain refuses to permit vessel to dock

Maersk confirms one of its container vessels was refused permission to dock at Spain's Algeciras port due to alleged weapons shipments for Israel, stresses no weapons are being transported to Israel.

Spain: Flash floods leave 52 dead

Emergency services working to rescue people from floods, some areas still inaccessible.

YU professor:

Genetics doesn't mean Christopher Columbus was Jewish

DNA from Christopher Columbus' son indicates that the Spanish explorer may have come from a Jewish family, researcher says.

Spanish PM:

'Suspend EU-Israel free trade agreement'

Spanish Prime Minister claims Israel violating human rights, urges European Commission to clarify its position on whether the European Union should suspend its association agreement with Israel.

Documentary:

Christopher Columbus was of Sephardic Jewish descent

Spanish documentary finds famous explorer who discovered the Americas was of Jewish descent after determining his final resting place

After Palestine recognition

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents credentials

First Palestinian Arab ambassador to Spain presents his credentials to Spanish King Felipe VI, months after Spain formally recognized a Palestinian state.

Spain hosts conference on 'two-state solution'

Ministers from Muslim and European nations convene in Madrid to explore ways to advance two-state solution. Israel not invited to take part.

Four arrested in Spain and Germany over drones to Hezbollah

Three people arrested in Spain, one more in Germany, on suspicion of belonging to a network that supplied Hezbollah terrorist organization with parts to build kamikaze drones to be used against Israel.

Spain officially asks to join South Africa's suit against Israel

Spanish government submits official request to join South Africa's lawsuit accusing Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza.

Know Spain: No gain

From the River to the Sea, Catalonia will be free. Op-ed.

The toddler diplomats – Spain, Norway, and Ireland

Spain, Norway, and Ireland share some common experiences that may shed light on their Palestinian Arab advocacy and contempt for Israel. Opinion.

Spanish government joins ICJ 'genocide' case against Israel

'Spanish government has lost its way, lost its bearings, lost their sight, and are deaf to Jews' right to defend against terror,' says European Jewish Association after Spain joins ICJ 'genocide' case.

After recognizing 'Palestine':

Spanish PM meets PA cabinet leader

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meets PA cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries.

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize Palestinian state

The formal recognition comes several days after the three countries announced their intention to do so.

Foreign Ministry warns Spain:

Don't provide services to 'Palestinians'

In a letter to the Spanish Embassy in Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry calls out 'inciting and hateful antisemitic statements' by Spanish officials, warns against providing services to Palestinian Authority residents who are not Spanish citizens.

Germany and Portugal:

'Now is not the time to recognize a Palestinian state'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro say the time is not ripe to recognize a Palestinian state, after three other European countries did so.

Following anti-Israel remarks

European Jewish Association calls on Spanish Vice PM to resign

The association calls on EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell to condemn Spanish Vice-President Yolanda Diaz and Prime Minister Sanchez to distance the government from her statements.

Ambassador Erdan:

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN condemned Norway, Ireland, and Spain for recognizing a Palestinian state and commented on the video showing the abduction of IDF lookouts on October 7th.

Report:

Israel's first steps against countries that recognized PA state

In addition to summoning the ambassadors of the countries that today recognized a Palestinian state, Israel will exclude the representatives from these countries from official briefings.

Amichai Chikli building support for Israel - in unlikely places

Israel's Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli addresses convention hosted by Vox, Spanish far-right party criticized for neo-Nazi ties.