Catalonia

It seems that the world is much more weary of independence now than it used to be.

One of the fundamental principles of international law is a people’s right to self-determination – to freely choose their political status without external interference.

Spain’s tiny Jewish community reveals its divided opinions.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy insists the region must give up the independence push.

The state doesn’t exist independently of its people. The state is the people, who can demand more rights, more power and even secession.

Community leader says local Jews split on autonomy issue.

In recent weeks, Benjamin Netanyahu came out in favor of Iraqi Kurdish independence.

The streets of Catalonia erupted into violence as national police burst into polling stations with batons, dragging voters away.

“Spanish politicians who criticize Israel should look at what’s going on in their home,” MK Svetlova said.

The referendum, declared illegal by Spain's central government, has thrown the country into its worst constitutional crisis in decades and raised fears of street violence.