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Antisemitism by proxy: Blood libels against UAE and Morocco - opinion

Medieval versions of antisemitic blood libels accused Jews of taking Christian blood. Now, they are placing blame for recent regional events on countries that have normalized relations with Israel.

AUGUST 6, 2026|ByCHAMA MECHTALY

A police officer stands guard as migrant children queue outside a police station to be registered following mass crossings by migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 6, 2026.

Palestinians inspect a site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate on Saturday before the strike was carried out later that day, in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2026.

Board of Peace issues first construction contract for Moroccan security force base in Gaza - report

The project is a 150-person military outpost for Moroccan soldiers, the source stated, who would rotate in from a base in Israel. As currently planned, it will be 100 by 120 meters in area.

AUGUST 6, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

Migrants swim through Spain's Ceuta border from the Moroccan side and climb onto rocks to reach the border fence, in Ceuta, Spain, July 30, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a video.

Some 100 dead following Moroccan migrant border rush into Spain, Ceuta leader says

Ceuta city leader says approximately 100 people have died during last week's massive border rush, and between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the enclave.

AUGUST 6, 2026|ByREUTERS

Members of the military escort migrants in Ceuta, Spain, following recent mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, August 1, 2026.

EU migration chief claims Ceuta border crisis caused by criminal smuggling networks, disinformation

EU interior ministers called for tougher action against migrant smuggling networks and stronger returns policies after about 72,000 migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week.

AUGUST 4, 2026|ByREUTERS

Israel did not engineer migrant crisis at Ceuta, Spain-Morocco border, Huckabee tells Piers Morgan

Huckabee also said Hamas has no future in Gaza, warned renewed US strikes on Iran would be overwhelming, denied Israel influenced Trump to attack Iran, and condemned global anti-Israel sentiments.

AUGUST 4, 2026ByJAMES GENN

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, June 30, 2026; illustrative.

Spanish MEP appeals to Netanyahu to back Spain's sovereignty amid Ceuta border crisis

Tens of thousands crossed into a city of 84,000 in a matter of days, leaving at least 83 dead and raising questions about Morocco’s role, Spain’s sovereignty, and Israel’s response.

AUGUST 4, 2026ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE

Members of the Guardia Civil USECIC guard migrants on Tarajal beach after crossing the border between Spain and Morocco on July 31, 2026 in Ceuta, Spain.

Morocco says Spain should have foreseen impact of court ruling following Ceuta migrant rush

Ceuta Regional President Juan Jesus Vivas accused Morocco of having "encouraged and permitted" the influx of migrants to the Spanish enclave.

AUGUST 4, 2026ByREUTERS

Morocco names longest highway after Donald Trump

Morocco has named its flagship Tiznit-Dakhla expressway after US President Donald Trump, citing his recognition of Rabat's sovereignty over Western Sahara.

AUGUST 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US President Donald Trump gives thumbs-up as he walks from Marine One to board Air Force One, July 31, 2026; illustrative.

Morocco confirms online disinformation campaign behind mass Ceuta border rush

A new investigation traced a weeks-long online campaign across TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram that allegedly helped mobilize thousands toward Ceuta.

AUGUST 3, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER

Moroccan security forces clash with migrants attempting to cross into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta near the town of Fnideq, on the Morocco-Spain border, on July 31, 2026.

Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

"Mr. Jared Kushner confirmed to us that he had agreed with the Israeli side to halt the attacks on Gaza beginning tomorrow morning," Mohammad Dahlan wrote before removing the claims.

AUGUST 3, 2026ByWASEEM ABU MAHADI/THE MEDIA LINE

Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis.

Migration wave from Morocco to Spain signals beginning of much larger crisis, expert warns

Beyond the local political complexities in the Maghreb, Cymerman believes the refugee crisis is only set to intensify.

AUGUST 3, 2026By103FM

Migrants stand on a beach in Ceuta, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 2, 2026.

Ceuta: The border where Spain, Morocco, Israel, and the United States converge - opinion

When a state perceives shifts in the regional balance of power, borders often become the first arena through which strategic messages are conveyed.

AUGUST 2, 2026ByNICOLE MISCHEL MORELY

MIGRANTS HEAD back to Morocco after crossing into Ceuta by sea amid mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, in 2026.

Death toll from migrant rush into Ceuta rises to 72, 1,000 more being treated by health services

The Spanish government representative in Ceuta, Miguel Angel Perez, told reporters that, in addition to the fatalities, more than 1,000 people had been treated by health services since Thursday.

AUGUST 2, 2026ByREUTERS

Migrants walk next to a USECIC Guardia Civil member after swimming through Spain's Ceuta border from the Moroccan side to reach the border fence, in Ceuta, Spain, July 30, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a video

Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after calm night following border rush

According to Spanish authorities, about 50,000 people had crossed into Ceuta by land and sea from Morocco in an unprecedented surge at one of the European Union's only land borders with Africa.

AUGUST 1, 2026ByREUTERS