Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has blamed Russian and Israeli networks for spreading misinformation about the migration crisis in Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast. Over 72,000 migrants crossed the border from Morocco into Ceuta between July 30 and 31, resulting in at least 70 deaths. According to Sanchez, research by the European External Action Service (EEAS) suggested links between Israeli and Russian networks, but he did not provide further details.
Sánchez claimed that the two countries were exploiting the migration issue in retaliation for Madrid's stance on the war in Ukraine and Israel's actions in the Palestinian Territories. The Spanish leader criticized the international far-right for using migration as a way to attack Spain, Europe, and divide it. He also accused Morocco of encouraging the mass crossings, a claim that Ceuta's Mayor-President dismissed.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned Sánchez's remarks as "brazen lies." Spain has been a strong supporter of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and has been a vocal critic of Israel's actions in the Palestinian Territories.
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