Spain

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.

Spain:

'We won't allow ships carrying arms to Israel at our ports'

Spanish Foreign Minister says his country will not be allowing ships carrying arms to Israel to call at its ports because "the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace."

After outrage:

Spanish museum renames pro-Palestinian program

Madrid's Reina Sofia museum changes the name of pro-Palestinian Arab program which was called "From The River To the Sea".

EU foreign policy chief:

'Several countries will recognize a Palestinian state on May 21'

The comments by Josep Borrell follow a recent statement by Slovenia, Ireland, Malta and Spain that they had agreed to take steps to recognize a Palestinian state.

Irish PM:

'We're close to formally recognizing a Palestinian state'

After meeting Spanish counterpart, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris says his country would like to recognize a Palestinian state in concert with Spain and other like-minded countries.

Spanish PM:

'Israel's response in Gaza risks destabilizing the Middle East'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticizes Israel, insists recognition of a Palestinian state is "in Europe's geopolitical interests".

Due to security situation:

Israeli Chief Rabbi sneaked out side door of airport in Spain

Rabbi David Lau paid a short visit to Madrid where he met with community leaders and rabbis and was escorted by armed guards.

Spanish PM:

'We will recognize Palestinian state by July'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tells reporters he plans to move ahead with plans to recognize Palestinian statehood which he announced recently along with other European leaders.

Spain: Locals say 'Kill Jews' cocktail not antisemitic

In the Spanish town of León, locals toast Easter with a ‘Kill Jews’ cocktail.

Spain air drops aid to Gaza

Spanish military planes air drop 26 tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, joining several other countries to have done so.

Israel's Foreign Ministry:

'Recognition of Palestinian state a reward to terrorism'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticizes plan by Ireland, Malta, Slovenia and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state, as the four countries announced last week.

Four European leaders:

'We're ready to recognize Palestine'

Prime Ministers of Ireland, Malta, Slovenia and Spain release joint statement, say they have agreed to take initial steps towards recognizing a Palestinian state.

Spain announces additional funding to UNRWA

Spain will give UNRWA an additional 20 million euros in aid, after other countries suspended funding due to its ties to Hamas.

Joins other countries

Spain sanctions 12 residents of Judea and Samaria

Spanish Foreign Minister announces that Spain has initiated a process of sanctioning 12 residents of Judea and Samaria who it claims committed violent acts against Palestinian Arabs.

Same time as Navalny:

Russian pilot who defected found murdered in Spain

Body of helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year found riddled with bullets, run over the same week Russian opposition leader mysteriously died in prison. Suspects burned the car used in the assassination.

New Israeli marathon record set in Spain

Israeli runner Gashau Ayale has become the first Israeli to finish a marathon below 2:05:00, securing himself a place on the Israeli Olympic team in the process.

Eurabia is the major sponsor of Hamas

Arab countries have distanced themselves from the Palestinian Arabs, considering them “troublemakers and liars,” says the Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal. “The Palestinians have thus turned to the West."

Spain:

Radicalized teen to be held at detention center

Spain's high court orders 17-year-old with suspected links to ISIS to be held on remand for at least six months.

US court won't overrule Spanish law in art case

US court rules Madrid museum can keep Pissarro painting looted by the Nazis.

Report:

European countries warned of planned terror attacks

Austria, Germany and Spain received warnings that an Islamist terrorist cell plans to carry out attacks on New Year's Eve or Christmas.

Which Country Has Better Conditions for Your Family?

Many people consider that Spain and Portugal are developed and prospective EU countries for relocation.

'Giving a tailwind to terror'

Belgian and Spanish ambassadors to be reprimanded

Netanyahu and FM Cohen criticize Belgian and Spanish Prime Ministers who levelled accusations at Israel hours before hostage release.

Spain:

Balearic Islands issue recognition of anti-Jewish discrimination

Spain’s Balearic Islands officially recognize centuries of injustice against crypto-Jews on Majorca.

Spanish synagogues defaced by anti-Israel graffiti

Spain-Israel tensions flare and multiple Spanish synagogues are hit with anti-Israel graffiti.

87 workers trapped in park that closed months ago

87 workers are required by their contracts to remain employed at an amusement park in Spain which closed down some time ago.

Iranian activists face campaign of intimidation in Europe

The regime uses a wide variety of means to try and silence critics even outside its borders.

Jewish groups to Spain authority: Change antisemitic definitions

Spain’s language authority still uses an antisemitic definition of ‘Jew.’ These groups want it deleted.

Tourists told to avoid Spanish beach over 'piranha-style' fish

15 bathers at Benidorm beaches bitten by Obladas fish, which is attracted to wounds and moles on humans.

Spain:

Lawsuit filed in Barcelona over ex-Mayor's Israel boycott

Court accepts lawsuit by Action and Communication on the Middle East following former Barcelona Mayor's decision to support BDS.

Pegasus spyware scandal:

Spain shelves probe, cites lack of cooperation from Israel

Spanish judge probing alleged hacking of ministers' phones with Israeli-made spyware shelves his investigation.

Hispanic Jewish Foundation receives building for historic museum

Fundación HispanoJudía (FHJ) receives public tender from Madrid Metro for state-of-the-art Hispanic Jewish Museum.

Spain:

Barcelona mayor who boycotted Israel unseated in elections

The mayor, Ada Colau, caused an uproar when she announced she is suspending all of the city’s ties with Israel.

'He always felt amazed at Spaniards' ignorance of Jewish legacy'

Doña Gracia Award bestowed on businessman and philanthropist Stuart Weitzman for his work on educating Spaniards about their Jewish history.

Chabad in Barcelona hit with anti-Israel graffiti

The incident comes nine days after the Great Synagogue of Barcelona was painted with graffiti.

Pizza sparks fire in Madrid restaurant

Two dead, 12 injured, after flambéed pizza sparks fire in Madrid restaurant. 'Number of fatalities could have been higher,' mayor says.

Antisemitic graffiti left on Barcelona's largest synagogue

Graffiti calling for destruction of Israel 'from the river to the sea' painted on facade of the Maimonides Synagogue.

Spain vows stronger efforts to combat antisemitism

King of Spain meets with World Jewish Congress officials, as government pledges greater measures against antisemitism.

WJC unveils report on EU progress tackling antisemitism

World Jewish Congress shares findings as it meets with Spanish king ahead of country’s EU presidency.

Israel expels European Union parliament member

Anti-Israel EU parliament member from Spain refused entry into Israel as part of diplomatic mission, is forced to return home.

More than 15,000 call on Barcelona to reverse Israel boycott

Petition with more than 15,000 signatures calls on Barcelona City Council to vote to restore twin city relationship with Tel Aviv.

Spanish FM criticizes Barcelona for cutting ties with Israel

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares: I do not believe that anything good is achieved by suspending, cutting, expelling.

Following city's boycott:

President of FC Barcelona soccer in gesture to Israel

FC Barcelona president hosts personnel from Israeli Embassy, presents them with team shirts.

Barcelona city council rejects mayor’s un-twinning with Tel Aviv

Council votes down mayor's severing of Israel ties but vote is only symbolic, with members not having veto over decision.

Spanish bar, formerly a church, revealed as medieval synagogue

Archaeologists in Spain have excavated a 14th-century Sephardic synagogue, revealing a women’s section and ritual baths.

Palestinian activists attack Israeli ambassador in Madrid

The Israeli ambassador to Spain was attacked during a conference at Complutense University, marking 30 years to the Oslo Accords.

After Barcelona boycott:

Madrid offers to be Tel Aviv’s twin city

Madrid’s mayor criticizes Barcelona's decision to cut ties with Israel, offer his city as Tel Aviv's Spanish twin.

Spanish Jewish org furious after Barcelona cuts Tel Aviv ties

Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain slams the decision by Barcelona city council to sever ties with its twin city Tel Aviv.

'Puts pressure on the occupation'

PA welcomes Barcelona boycott of Israel

PA foreign affairs bureau praises Mayor of Barcelona's decision to suspend all institutional relations with Israel.

Tourism Minister Katz:

'Barcelona's decision is unfortunate and erroneous'

In a letter to his Spanish counterpart Minister Chaim Katz condemned Barcelona's decision to suspend all of the city's ties with Israel.

'Due to human rights violations'

Barcelona suspends ties with Israel

Barcelona Mayor says the city will maintain ties with entities that "work against apartheid".

Spanish government unveils plan to fight antisemitism

Plan will use guidelines developed by EU to combat antisemitism in Spain, with a focus on additional resources to strengthen security.

Suspected terror in Spain:

One dead, at least four injured in stabbings in church

Authorities investigating the incident as act of terrorism. The attacker, who is believed to have used a machete or a sword, was arrested.

Israel and Spain strengthening ties

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Spanish counterpart agree on strengthening ties between the countries and on an official visit in May.

Spanish Jews slam boycott of Barcelona twinning with Tel Aviv

Federation of Spanish Jewish Communities calls on Barcelona mayor to stand up against movement to boycott Tel Aviv and Israel.

NGO: Spanish parliament event will be an anti-Jewish hate-fest

Upcoming event hosted by communist party in the Spanish parliament to feature 'hatred and slander against Israel and Jews,' group warns.

MDA participates in international multi-casualty incident drill

Magen David Adom joined an international multi-casualty drill that featured 3 different scenes representing 3 different sized incidents.

Three neo-Nazi arrested for antisemitic attacks in Spain

Members of neo-Nazi group arrested after lengthy investigation into antisemitic acts in several Spanish cities.

BDS activists suffer double defeat in Spain

Anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement suffers defeats in Spanish parliament and Supreme Court.

Woman to be knighted for helping Jews get Spanish citizenship

Seattle resident Doreen Alhadeff, the 1st Jew to be granted Spanish citizenship under 2015 law, to be inducted into order of Queen Isabella.

Vandals deface historic Barcelona shul, rip mezuzah from door

Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona yet again vandalized as city council slammed for deteriorating condition of city's old Jewish quarter.