Spain

Denmark refuses to consider its own two-state solution, yet preaches one for Israel - opinion

Denmark has now been handed an extraordinary historical opportunity to move beyond rhetoric. The time has come not merely to advocate a two-state solution abroad, but to model it at home.

A woman waves a flag as demonstrators take part in a protest under the slogan 'Greenland is for Greenlanders' in front of the US Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2026.
Tamara Cohen, founder of the Mazál bagel restaurant in Madrid, immigrated from the United States through  Spain's Sephardic ancestry law.

Tamara Cohen's ancestors were expelled from Spain, now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Trump withdraws Canada Board of Peace invitation, Spain declines offer

 An illustrative image of the NSO Group logo on a smartphone.

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


Spain's La Vuelta cycling race cancelled after pro-Palestinian protests

A winner was announced after anti-Israel protesters wreaked havoc, causing the final leg of the cycling race to be cancelled.

Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Alalpardo to Madrid - Madrid, Spain - September 14, 2025 Barriers are smashed by Pro Palestine protesters during Stage 21

Spain's PM praises pro-Palestinian protesters as Vuelta race nears end

Pedro Sanchez endorsed anti-Israel protests that disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race.

Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Madrid to Madrid - Spain - September 8, 2024 A rider of Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain

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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