Spain

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.

Spain:

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.

Spain:

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.

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.