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Spain PM blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta migrant crisis’ disinformation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain’s migration policy that triggered last month’s rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement. Over 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory between July 30 and 31 in…
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- Why it matters
- Spain is attributing a sudden mass crossing of 72,000 migrants to disinformation campaigns by foreign actors, not Moroccan policy or voluntary Moroccan involvement, shifting responsibility for the event.
- Most affected
- Spanish territory of Ceuta — Experienced sudden influx of 72,000 irregular migrants in two days.
Migrants who crossed to Ceuta — Entry apparently precipitated by false claims about Spanish migration policy rather than accurate information. - Likely next
- Whether Russia or Israel formally respond to Spain's allegations, or whether evidence supporting the claims is made public.