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Trump withdraws Canada Board of Peace invitation, Spain declines offer

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cited consistency with Madrid's commitment to international law, the UN and multilateralism as the main reasons it was declining to participate.

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026
 An illustrative image of the NSO Group logo on a smartphone.

Spanish judge shelves investigation of Pegasus use for attacks on PM Sanchez, ministers

Train line R1 out of service, while all railway infrastructure is checked after three derailments in 48 hours caused accidents that left dozens dead in El Masnou, Spain, January 22, 2026.

Train collides with crane in Spain's fourth rail crash in a week, four injured

Spanish socialists have now adopted  the radical Left’s position that Israel itself is illegitimate

Spain: The first case of state antisemitism in the EU


Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla stalled in Tunisian ports for a week

The Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla has spent a week stalled in Tunisian ports, with some vessels deemed unseaworthy as others prepare to join from Italy.

Global Sumud Flotilla members sit on a boat on the day of their departure to Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, September 1, 2025, after stormy weather forced the flotilla to return to port earlier.

Explosion in Madrid injures 21, cause remains unknown

The blast happened at 3 p.m. in Vallecas, a south-central district of Madrid, according to emergency services.

Drone view of the Puerta de Alcala monument in Madrid, Spain, September 9, 2025.

Israeli players, incl. intl. masters, withdraw from Spanish chess tournament over Israel flag ban

Organizers previously informed Israeli participants that they would be disqualified or expelled if they attempted to play under the Israeli flag.

Chess players from Russia and Israel play at the 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 21, 2025.

Spain summons Israeli charge d'affaires over comments by Netanyahu's office

Sanchez earlier said Spain lacked nuclear bombs, aircraft carriers or large oil reserves to exert pressure on Israel to stop what he qualified as "genocide".

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025

Netanyahu accuses Spain's Sanchez of ‘genocidal threat’ after nuclear weapons comment

In his speech on Monday, Pedro Sanchez said "Spain, as you know, doesn’t have nuclear bombs, nor aircraft carriers, nor large oil reserves. We alone can’t stop the Israeli offensive."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025

Through its response to Spain, Israel shows that antisemitism must have consequences - editorial

The words of the Spanish prime minister, driven by domestic political calculations, should not go unanswered. Defaming Israel or taking steps harmful to its national interests isn't free.

 Gideon Sa'ar, Foreign Affairs Minister, March 28, 2024.

Spain bans Smotrich, Ben-Gvir: 'Don't let us in, let Gazans into Spain'

The Spanish government has already moved to bar ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from using Spanish ports and airspace.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

This restaurant bill from Spain has the internet losing its mind over the total

On September 5, 2025, a single restaurant bill from Mallorca drew intense attention: €63,237.90 for a table of 18 American guests.

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Spain recalls amb. to Israel for consulations after Sa'ar makes antisemitism accusations

On Saturday, the Spanish government planned to approve sanctions against Israel at the next Council of Ministers meeting on Tuesday, El País reported. 

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the 'Palacio de los Lopez' government palace during his official visit, in Asuncion, Paraguay July 23, 2025.

Spain steps up pressure on Israel with shipping, aircraft restrictions

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez to ban Israeli arms transit, boost PA, UNRWA aid, and embargo settlement goods.

Spanish soldiers stand during Exercise Dynamic Mariner 25 military drill training, which involves naval forces from several NATO members, at Retin beach, in the Atlantic Ocean, in Barbate, Spain, March 28, 2025.