Spanish PM says disinformation on Ceuta crisis was spread by Russia, Israel
Sanchez said it was "evident" that the two countries had used the crisis to criticise the Spanish government, as they were at odds with Madrid over its position on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has accused Russia and Israel of spreading disinformation about the migrant crisis in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. Sanchez cited research by the European Union's foreign service to claim that the two countries deliberately used the situation to criticize Spain's stance on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
In late July, over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, many swimming or crossing on foot from Morocco. Although the majority returned within hours, thousands remained in the territory, with estimates ranging from 3,500 to 10,000 still present. At least 72 deaths were reported during the mass influx. Spain's government puts the death toll closer to 72, while Ceuta's leaders assert the number is at least 10,000.
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