Israeli flag burned ahead of Hapoel Tel Aviv match in Spain Pro-Palestinian protesters called for a boycott of the game, saying hosting it "legitimizes the murderous Zionist regime." Jan. 1, 2025
US to probe Spain for barring ships bringing arms to Israel The Federal Maritime Commission opened the investigation after reports Madrid refused to allow at least three cargo vessels to dock. JNS Staff Dec. 8, 2024
Madrid boosts funding for ICC and UNRWA "We want international law, not impunity, to prevail," Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said. Dec. 1, 2024
Spain’s Israel problem For a country that exiled its Jewish community—and tortured and sentenced to death thousands of Jews—you would think that it would show some sensitivity towards Israel, recognizing the threats it faces. Daniel S. Mariaschin Oct. 15, 2024
Spanish PM urges EU to suspend free-trade agreement with Israel The politician also criticized Netanyahu's calls to remove UNIFIL soldiers from combat zones in Southern Lebanon. Oct. 14, 2024
Anti-Israel activists splash red paint on Spanish writer Pilar Rahola cleaned herself up, continued her lecture at a university near Barcelona and vowed not to be intimidated. Canaan Lidor Oct. 9, 2024
Spain at a crossroads: Will Madrid rally for terrorism or defend democracy? The Spanish government’s hostility towards Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, has been bolstered by local media outlets. Masha Gabriel Oct. 1, 2024
Abbas in Spain to pay homage for recognition of ‘Palestine’ The Palestinian Authority leader is scheduled to meet with Spain's king and prime minister before heading to New York for the U.N. General Assembly. Sept. 18, 2024
Spanish PM: First summit with ‘Palestine’ by year’s end In May, Spain, together with Norway and Ireland, recognized a ‘’State of Palestine" within the 1967 lines, with eastern Jerusalem as its capital and including the Gaza Strip. Yossi Lempkowicz Sept. 9, 2024
