Spanish PM blames Russia, Israel for disinformation in Ceuta migrant crisis
Sánchez cited EU foreign service research and said the campaign used false claims to encourage crossings and deepen tensions over migration policy.
- On Monday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ruled out Moroccan involvement in Ceuta's recent migrant influx, citing intelligence findings. He blamed disinformation campaigns from Russia and Israel, pledging an additional €168 million in aid for the territory.
- The influx began in July when at least 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco. Networks spread false claims that swimming into the enclave prevented deportation, fueling disinformation designed to divide European opinion.
- Residents of Ceuta's 80,000-person territory held regular demonstrations over security and hygiene concerns. While the government estimates between 3,500 and 7,000 migrants remain, local leaders allege at least 10,000.
- Sánchez linked the disinformation to Spain's diplomatic stances on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. He said it was "evident" that Russia and Israel used the crisis to criticize his government.
- Investigations into the migrant influx continue as Spain attempts to balance diplomatic cooperation with Morocco against domestic demands for answers. Sánchez stated, "We are continuing to investigate" the circumstances behind the crisis.
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Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez sees signs that networks from Russia and Israel have fueled the mass attack on Ceuta with false messages. Israel's Foreign Minister rejects the accusation as "threeth lie".
Sánchez Blames Russia, Israel and Far Right for Disinformation Behind Ceuta Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez linked Russia, Israel, and international far-right networks to a disinformation campaign following a mass migrant arrival in Ceuta in late July, while ruling out any involvement by Moroccan authorities.
Sydney Morning Herald
‘Hoaxes’: Migrant border rush sparked by Israeli, Russian misinformation, Spanish leader says
In response, Israel’s foreign minister accused Pedro Sanchez of “lying shamelessly” to distract attention from his own failures in government.
The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, accused Israel and Russia on Monday of promoting disinformation about Ceuta. [poll:9691]
Sapo
Noticias ao MinutoSpanish Prime Minister today blamed Israel, Russia and the "extreme international right" for the migration crisis in Ceuta. The Israeli Foreign Minister responds by accusing the leader of the Government of Spain of "disgustingly lying".
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