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Spain will not authorize calling of ships carrying weapons for Israel

The Marianne Danica was carrying a cargo of arms to Israel and had requested permission to call at Cartagena on May 21, Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on X on Thursday.

By REUTERS
17/05/2024

German-owned ship claimed to carry arms to Israel, faces calls to be blocked by Spain

The Spanish government announced that the ship’s final destination is Czechia, but anti-Israel activists and politicians remain unconvinced.

16/05/2024
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli seen in the Knesset on April 2, 2024

Minister calls Spanish president 'absolute zero' for Iran attack response

"We sincerely appreciate your firm stand against the Iranian regime's indiscriminate aggression towards Israel," Israeli ambassador to Spain Radian-Gordon told People's Party president Feijóo.

Ireland says moving closer to recognizing Palestinian state

Ireland, alongside Spain and other EU nations, moves closer to recognizing Palestine formally, aiming for joint recognition to bolster peace efforts in the region.

By REUTERS
12/04/2024

Spain’s PM Sanchez is attacking Israel for his political survival

His announcement on recognizing a Palestinian state by summer 2024 is neither in Spain's interests nor in response to popular demand.

12/04/2024

Spain to lobby EU on Palestinian statehood, as UN weighs membership

"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.

09/04/2024

Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood by July, leader says

According to the reports, Sanchez said he expected events to unfold in the conflict ahead of the European Parliament elections in early June and highlighted ongoing debates at the United Nations.

By REUTERS
02/04/2024

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

In León, Spain, locals enjoy "limonada" during Holy Week, uttering "Kill Jews" cheerfully - a tradition rooted in historical events.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
30/03/2024

California lawmaker introduces bill helping Holocaust survivors reclaim stolen property

The law would require courts to apply local California law, rather than foreign law, in cases involving art stolen during the Holocaust, even if the art is held abroad.

Spain air-drops 26 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza

"Spain insists on the opening of the land crossings as an indispensable measure to avoid a famine situation," it said, however.

By REUTERS
27/03/2024
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