The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/spain/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Spain | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/spain/ 32 32 Two Jewish women denied entry to Barcelona sauna over Star of David necklaces https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-jewish-women-denied-entry-to-barcelona-sauna-over-star-of-david-necklaces/ Sun, 31 May 2026 14:09:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833594 Couple told 'Zionists' unwelcome; as they are forced out, Spanish woman repeatedly tells them 'Free Palestine'; local Jewish community demands hate crime probe; owners later apologize

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]]> Thousands protest in Bilbao over Spanish police’s abuse of Gaza flotilla activists https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-protest-in-bilbao-over-spanish-polices-abuse-of-gaza-flotilla-activists/ Sun, 24 May 2026 18:26:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829591 Some 2,000 march in Basque city after cops filmed beating returning activists at airport; Israel summons Spanish diplomat for explanation of Madrid's 'hypocrisy'

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]]> Spanish police beat and detain returning Gaza flotilla activists amid clashes at airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/spanish-police-beat-and-detain-gaza-flotilla-activists-amid-clashes-at-airport/ Sat, 23 May 2026 21:09:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3829044 Cops filmed hitting anti-Israel activists and supporters with batons and dragging them on floor. Violence comes days after global outcry, including from Madrid, over Ben Gvir's taunting of bound, kneeling detainees

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]]> Spain defends soccer star Yamal over Israeli criticism of Palestinian flag display https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-defends-soccer-star-yamal-over-israeli-criticism-of-palestinian-flag-display/ Tue, 19 May 2026 02:03:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826329 Spanish PM calls FC Barcelona phenom’s gesture during championship celebration 'another reason to be proud of him' after Katz accused Yamal of incitement for hoisting flag

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]]> Barcelona soccer star Lamine Yamal raises Palestinian flag during title parade https://www.timesofisrael.com/barcelona-soccer-star-lamine-yamal-raises-palestinian-flag-during-title-parade/ Tue, 12 May 2026 16:04:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821979 Coach says he doesn't 'normally like' such gestures, but 'it is his decision'; 18-year-old winger is expected to be one of the stars at the upcoming World Cup

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]]> Israeli envoy takes rare swipe at US Jewish groups for cosponsoring Spanish exhibit https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-envoy-takes-rare-swipe-at-us-jewish-groups-for-cosponsoring-spanish-exhibit/ Sun, 10 May 2026 13:35:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819866 Yechiel Leiter says partnering with embassy for show on Jewish life in Moorish Spain 'risks lending legitimacy to government working to vilify Israel'; World Jewish Congress responds: Disengagement not the answer

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]]> Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives at Spain’s Canary Islands https://www.timesofisrael.com/spains-canary-islands-brace-for-arrival-of-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship/ Sun, 10 May 2026 02:48:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819958 WHO director tells public the deadly outbreak aboard the MV Hondius is 'not another COVID,' as health officials prepare for lengthy process of screening and disembarking passengers

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]]> Spain summons Israeli envoy to protest detention of Spanish flotilla activist https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-summons-israeli-envoy-to-protest-detention-of-spanish-flotilla-activist/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:37:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818564 Latest diplomatic clash comes after Israel detained Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek, saying he is a leading member of a group accused of being affiliated with Hamas

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]]> Pentagon said to float ways US can punish NATO allies for not helping fight Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-said-to-float-ways-us-can-punish-nato-allies-for-not-helping-fight-iran/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:04:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808929 Internal email considers suspending Spain -- though it's unclear how -- and reviewing position on UK's claim to Falkland Islands; Spain's Sanchez: 'We do not work with emails'

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]]> Germany and Italy reject push by EU allies to end association deal with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-and-italy-reject-push-by-eu-allies-to-end-association-deal-with-israel/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:52:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806942 Spain, Slovenia and Ireland call for discussion on suspending trade agreement; Belgium says Israeli conduct 'unacceptable,' pushes for partial suspension; Berlin says move 'inappropriate'

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]]> New Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Spain, trying again to break Israeli blockade https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-gaza-aid-flotilla-sets-sail-from-spain-trying-again-to-break-israeli-blockade/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:54:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800462 Leaving Barcelona, Global Sumud Flotilla says it 'aims to open a humanitarian corridor' to the Strip; last several attempts have all been intercepted by Israel

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]]> Netanyahu effigy blown up in Spanish town festival; Israel summons envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-effigy-blown-up-in-spanish-town-festival-israel-summons-envoy/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:08:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799941 Israel accuses Spain's prime minister of incitement for the 'antisemitic hatred on display' during Easter event often referred to as the 'Burning of Judas'

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]]> ‘Anti-Israel obsession’: Israel boots Spanish representatives from Gaza ceasefire HQ https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-obsession-israel-boots-spanish-representatives-from-gaza-ceasefire-hq/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:26:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3799215 FM Sa'ar: Spain has 'lost any ability to serve as a useful actor' at CMCC; Netanyahu says he won't allow countries to 'wage a diplomatic war' without paying a price

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]]> Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-closes-airspace-to-us-planes-involved-in-iran-war/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:12:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791203 Defense minister says aircraft will have to bypass the NATO-member country, as government refuses to participate in war that is 'against international law'

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]]> Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-denies-us-claim-of-military-cooperation-on-iran-as-rift-deepens/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:33:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3769135 Madrid insists it opposes use of American bases in strikes on Tehran as Trump threatens trade retaliation, widening dispute between NATO allies

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