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Spain's PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge

Spain has not seen any evidence to conclude that July's deadly border surge from Morocco into its enclave of Ceuta was orchestrated or carried out by Moroccan authorities, Sanchez said.

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Migrants wait in line to receive food and beverage from the Red Cross, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 3, 2026.
Residents carrying Spanish flags take part in a protest demanding government action and calling for the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in the North African Spanish city of Ceuta, August 30, 2026.

Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis

“After July 30th and 31st, there was an expansion of these hoaxes and this disinformation by social networks associated with both Russia and Israel," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.

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The Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport arrived for the inaugural flight.

Exotic Moroccan destination returns to Israeli aviation map

Arkia launched direct flights to Marrakech after three years. Prime Minister Netanyahu and officials attended the flight, starting twice-weekly service to Morocco.

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Migrants are seen in an improvised shanty camp in El Trampolin Beach on August 14, 2026 in Ceuta, Spain. Fears of a second surge of migrant crossings into the Spanish North African exclave of Ceuta have intensified following anonymous social media calls claiming that the border will open.

Female migrants in Spain's Ceuta face constant threat of sexual violence

Camped outside, the women are sleeping in the open air along with hundreds of other Moroccan, sub-Saharan and South Asian migrants.

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My Word: Crashing waves in Ceuta - opinion

The mass crossing into Ceuta exposed how quickly borders can be overwhelmed and raised urgent questions about migration, sovereignty and security across Europe.

AUGUST 7, 2026ByLIAT COLLINS
MEMBERS OF the Guardia Civil guard migrants on Tarajal beach after they crossed the border from Morocco into the tiny Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta last week.

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, 2026ByCHAMA 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.

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, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
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.

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, 2026ByREUTERS
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.

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, 2026ByREUTERS
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.

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
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.

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.