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Greta Thunberg deported to Greece; Spanish Gaza flotilla activist who bit prison officer arrested

Spanish activist Reyes Rigo Serviá, an acupuncture therapist from Mallorca, was detained after allegedly biting a medical staffer at Ketziot Prison in southern Israel; police now seek to extend her detention by seven days after initially planning her deportation

Itamar Eichner, Liran Tamari, Tova Zimuky, Roi Rubinstein | 10.06.25

Dozens arrested in London at Palestine Action protest days after Manchester attack

UK PM urged pro-Palestinian protesters to refrain after Manchester attack, but hundreds rallied in London over Palestine Action ban; meanwhile, 50,000 marched in Barcelona against 'genocide in Gaza'

News Agencies | 10.04.25

The banner that calls to "destroy Israel"

Spanish fans chant 'destroy Israel' as protests erupt during La Liga match

A La Liga match between Osasuna and Getafe was briefly halted after tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch in protest over Gaza; Fans waved Palestinian flags, and a Basque banner reading 'Destroy Israel' sparked outrage

Ynet Global | 10.04.25

IDF intercepts last flotilla boat; Greta Thunberg claims 'kidnapping'

IDF Navy takes control of final Gaza flotilla boat; deportation of hundreds of activists planned as Spain route canceled amid protests; climate activist claims she was 'kidnapped,' others look grim, Israel tries to make them laugh: 'The third time's the charm'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 10.03.25

Mass protests erupt across Europe over Gaza flotilla interception

As Israel prepares to deport about 400 flotilla activists, large pro-Palestinian demonstrations took place across Europe - including in Manchester just hours after a terror attack at a synagogue left 2 dead; Police use tear gas and water cannons in Geneva; Thousands rallied in cities including Florence, Barcelona — where organizers said about 15,000 protested — and Madrid

Lior Ben Ari, Liran Tamari, Itamar Eichner | 10.03.25

Spanish soccer club sues Netflix over Vinícius Júnior documentary

Valencia CF launches legal action, alleging film presented false portrayal of racism by fans during 2023 home match against Real Madrid, which 'seriously damaged the good name of the club'

Ynet | 09.30.25

Spain bans US military arms shipments to Israel through its bases

Madrid has barred US military planes and ships from moving arms to Israel via Spanish bases, citing sovereignty and restrictions under a 1988 defense pact, as the Gaza war raises political sensitivities

Ynet Global | 09.29.25

IDF soldier visiting Spain for Madrid derby faces war crimes complaint after Gaza posts

A Palestinian refugee in Spain filed a legal complaint accusing an Israeli combat engineer of genocide and crimes against humanity, citing Instagram posts from Gaza; Lawyers admit arrest chances are slim but say message is key

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 09.27.25

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Surprise in Spain: Warship protecting Gaza flotilla found equipped with Israeli weapons

Spain deployed a navy vessel to guard Gaza flotilla ships after drone attack claims, but reports reveal the warship is armed with Israeli Rafael defense systems

Ynet | 09.26.25

'Jewish rats': Threatening letters bearing swastikas sent to Jewish students in Madrid

The letters, which incorporate anti-Israeli slogans and Nazi images, have sparked panic in Spain's Jewish community, which is reporting a sharp increase of hundreds of percent in anti-Semitic incidents since October 2023.

Itamar Eichner | 09.25.25

'The Prime Minister is using Israel as a distraction from the crises in Spain'

Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez faces backlash as government-backed pro-Palestinian protests disrupt major events; Madrid residents push back

Zeev Avrahami, Madrid | 09.24.25

'Events of the utmost gravity': Spain launches Gaza war crimes probe

Spanish attorney general forms task force to probe alleged Gaza crimes against humanity, with findings bound for The Hague; opposition says he is seeking to appease anti-Israel PM Sánchez and deflect scandals threatening his post

Itamar Eichner | 09.19.25

The middle finger: Spanish satire show mocks Netanyahu

Spain’s top satirical show mocks prime minister with an on-air middle finger, mirroring the deepening rift between Madrid and Jerusalem as the Gaza war carries on

Itamar Eichner | 09.19.25

Despite boycott calls, France announces it will participate in Eurovision

After Spain vowed to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, France confirms it will take part unconditionally; both are Big Five nations with automatic finals slots, highlighting the split; France cites its support for artists and contest itself

Ran Boker | 09.17.25

Barcelona calls to bar Israeli cycling team from 2026 Tour de France

After pro-Palestinian protests disrupted Spain’s Vuelta a España, city officials call on Israel Premier Tech to be excluded from competition, set to start in the Catalan capital: 'Sports cannot whitewash genocide'

Ynet Global | 09.17.25

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