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Andorra aligns with France over Israel and distances itself from Spain's postulates over Palestine

Andorra aligns with France over Israel and distances itself from Spain's postulates over Palestine

The Pyrenean microstate defends a two-state solution, but believes it is not the time to recognize Palestine

Friday, 7 of june of 2024 - 19:11

Catalan government applauds Pedro Sánchez's decision to recognize Palestine

Catalan government applauds Pedro Sánchez's decision to recognize Palestine

The Catalan executive's spokesperson avoided calling the situation in Gaza "genocide" but denounced it as an "abomination"

Tuesday, 28 of may of 2024 - 19:52

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VIDEO: Sánchez officially announces Spain's recognition of the State of Palestine

VIDEO: Sánchez officially announces Spain's recognition of the State of Palestine

Prime minister makes official Spain's recognition of the Palestinian state, with 1967 borders and capital in East Jerusalem

Tuesday, 28 of may of 2024 - 19:23

Is this the moment to recognize Palestine?

Is this the moment to recognize Palestine?

Tuesday, 28 of may of 2024 - 17:49

Israel sharpens its tone to Spain: "The Inquisition is over. Those who harm us, we will harm them"

Israel sharpens its tone to Spain: "The Inquisition is over. Those who harm us, we will harm them"

Israel orders the Spanish Consulate in Jerusalem to stop providing consular services to Palestinians as of June 1st

Monday, 27 of may of 2024 - 20:02

An Israeli MP calls for the country to recognize the independence of Catalonia

An Israeli MP calls for the country to recognize the independence of Catalonia

The request comes after Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez announced that he will recognize the state of Palestine on May 28th

Thursday, 23 of may of 2024 - 20:37

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Spain is to officially recognize the state of Palestine on May 28th

Spain is to officially recognize the state of Palestine on May 28th

On Tuesday, May 28th, Spain, along with Ireland and Norway, will officially recognize the state of Palestine

Wednesday, 22 of may of 2024 - 20:35

Electoral board warns Barcelona University: pro-Palestine camp must not affect election day

Electoral board warns Barcelona University: pro-Palestine camp must not affect election day

Spain's electoral commission tells Catalan Mossos police and UB rector that protest camp must not prevent Sunday's voting

Friday, 10 of may of 2024 - 21:44

University of Barcelona faculty passes motion calling to break academic relations with Israel

University of Barcelona faculty passes motion calling to break academic relations with Israel

After 2 days of UB protest camp, faculty passes motion demanding that university governers cut ties with Israeli institutions

Wednesday, 8 of may of 2024 - 21:08

The movement of pro-Palestine student protests reaches Barcelona

The movement of pro-Palestine student protests reaches Barcelona

A three-day camp against Israel's "genocide" in Palestine has been called at the University of Barcelona

Friday, 3 of may of 2024 - 22:11

Israel, more entangled than it seems

Israel, more entangled than it seems

Monday, 15 of april of 2024 - 17:13

Netanyahu's dangerous and provocative escalation of violence

Netanyahu's dangerous and provocative escalation of violence

Tuesday, 2 of april of 2024 - 17:31

Humanitarian ship Open Arms and chef José Andrés are unloading food aid on Gaza coast | VIDEO

Humanitarian ship Open Arms and chef José Andrés are unloading food aid on Gaza coast | VIDEO

First maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza is opened with Catalan vessel in key role, but it's far from sufficient

Friday, 15 of march of 2024 - 21:43

Israeli film festival in Barcelona switches to clandestine location to avoid "threats"

Israeli film festival in Barcelona switches to clandestine location to avoid "threats"

The Seret International festival was to be held at Cinemes Girona, which cancelled its participation at the last moment

Wednesday, 14 of february of 2024 - 20:45

Gaza: two months of war, over 18,000 dead, and Netanyahu digging in

Gaza: two months of war, over 18,000 dead, and Netanyahu digging in

After two months of war, Netanyahu says he does not intend to hand over control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority

Thursday, 7 of december of 2023 - 22:49

Israel recalls its Spanish ambassador for consultations over Sánchez's "outrageous remarks"

Israel recalls its Spanish ambassador for consultations over Sánchez's "outrageous remarks"

The diplomatic conflict between Israel and Spain deepens

Thursday, 30 of november of 2023 - 19:35

Israel-Palestine: the foreign ministers of the Mediterranean opt for the creation of two states

Israel-Palestine: the foreign ministers of the Mediterranean opt for the creation of two states

Mediterranean foreign ministers commit to the creation of two states to resolve the conflict

Monday, 27 of november of 2023 - 18:52

Diplomatic crisis between Spain and Israel, which accuses Sánchez of supporting "terrorism"

Diplomatic crisis between Spain and Israel, which accuses Sánchez of supporting "terrorism"

Israeli foreign minister calls the Spanish ambassador for consultations after Pedro Sánchez's statements

Friday, 24 of november of 2023 - 19:29

Ex-PP politician Alejo Vidal-Quadras, shot in Madrid street, relates attack to his Iran links

Ex-PP politician Alejo Vidal-Quadras, shot in Madrid street, relates attack to his Iran links

Politician has links with Iranian opposition and has told police that this could be the reason for the attack

Thursday, 9 of november of 2023 - 21:22

Israel confirms that Spanish citizen Iván Illarramendi was killed by Hamas in October 7th attack

Israel confirms that Spanish citizen Iván Illarramendi was killed by Hamas in October 7th attack

The Spanish government is concerned about at least 170 Spaniards who are still in Gaza, whose departure has been "delayed"

Jordi Martín

Wednesday, 8 of november of 2023 - 22:33

A month of war and suffering

A month of war and suffering

Monday, 6 of november of 2023 - 17:23

Aragonès asks MPs not to feed a "growing polarization" in Catalonia over Israel-Hamas conflict

Aragonès asks MPs not to feed a "growing polarization" in Catalonia over Israel-Hamas conflict

Catalan president asks MPs "not to differentiate" among victims based on the side they are on, and calls for a ceasefire

Wednesday, 25 of october of 2023 - 20:09

With votes of PSC, Junts, Cs and PP, Catalan Parliament passes motion urging a ceasefire in Gaza

With votes of PSC, Junts, Cs and PP, Catalan Parliament passes motion urging a ceasefire in Gaza

The text, condemning the Hamas attack and all attacks on civilian population, was not supported by ERC, Comuns and CUP

Wednesday, 25 of october of 2023 - 19:14

Barcelona, equidistant under Collboni: pro-Israel motion passed, pro-Palestine petition accepted

Barcelona, equidistant under Collboni: pro-Israel motion passed, pro-Palestine petition accepted

The majority of a Barcelona city council committee showed support for Israel despite the contrary vote of BComú and ERC

Wednesday, 18 of october of 2023 - 21:58

Junts withdraws motion on Israel and instead will work for joint declaration by Catalan Parliament

Junts withdraws motion on Israel and instead will work for joint declaration by Catalan Parliament

Junts withdraws a planned motion on Israel and Palestine and is now exploring a deal for a consensus statement in Parliament

Wednesday, 18 of october of 2023 - 18:45

The threat from Iran

The threat from Iran

Wednesday, 18 of october of 2023 - 17:28

The Hamas 'Black Sabbath' propels the return of the US to the Middle East

The Hamas 'Black Sabbath' propels the return of the US to the Middle East

Biden's visit to Jerusalem confirms that the US is returning to the region in full force

Henrique Cymerman

Tuesday, 17 of october of 2023 - 22:37

Diplomatic incident: Spain defines Israel's message as "unfriendly" but says issue is closed

Diplomatic incident: Spain defines Israel's message as "unfriendly" but says issue is closed

Spanish foreign minister Albares disavows minister Belarra (Podemos) after Israeli embassy condemned "pro-Hamas" statements

Tuesday, 17 of october of 2023 - 18:38

A conflict beyond the Middle East

A conflict beyond the Middle East

Monday, 16 of october of 2023 - 17:05

Concern mounts in the international community for Gaza population after Israeli ultimatum

Concern mounts in the international community for Gaza population after Israeli ultimatum

The West aligns with Israel while multilateral organizations warn of the consequences of the war in Gaza

Friday, 13 of october of 2023 - 22:01

May Haiat, survivor of the festival attacked by Hamas: "The terrorist told me: Run, get away!"

May Haiat, survivor of the festival attacked by Hamas: "The terrorist told me: Run, get away!"

Henrique Cymerman

Wednesday, 11 of october of 2023 - 21:05

The house of cards of the investiture

The house of cards of the investiture

Wednesday, 11 of october of 2023 - 17:43

Spanish government confirms death of Maya Villalobo, young Sevilla woman missing in Israel

Spanish government confirms death of Maya Villalobo, young Sevilla woman missing in Israel

The 19-year-old from Sevilla had double Israeli-Spanish nationalisty and was doing military service in Israel

Wednesday, 11 of october of 2023 - 16:21

Iván and Maya, Spanish citizens in Israel, believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas

Iván and Maya, Spanish citizens in Israel, believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas

It is the main hypothesis of Spanish intelligence after not locating the bodies either in the kibbutz or in Nahal Oz

Tuesday, 10 of october of 2023 - 21:45

Olivér Várhely, the 'rogue' European commissioner who created chaos over the status of Palestine aid

Olivér Várhely, the 'rogue' European commissioner who created chaos over the status of Palestine aid

The Commission's head spokesperson appeared this Tuesday to clarify what happened on Monday afternoon

Tuesday, 10 of october of 2023 - 19:54

The shock wave from the Hamas terrorist attack

The shock wave from the Hamas terrorist attack

Tuesday, 10 of october of 2023 - 17:18

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Israel declares a siege against Gaza

Israel declares a siege against Gaza

Israel announces a total blockade of Gaza, meaning that the enclave will be left without electricity, food and fuel

Monday, 9 of october of 2023 - 19:40

The second Yom Kippur

The second Yom Kippur

Henrique Cymerman reports from Tel Aviv for 'ElNacional.cat' on the terrorist attack by Hamas that has shocked Israel

Saturday, 7 of october of 2023 - 22:13

Barcelona re-establishes twin city relations with Tel Aviv, suspended by Colau

Barcelona re-establishes twin city relations with Tel Aviv, suspended by Colau

Collboni is preparing his first international trip, to Palestine, which will take place this year

Friday, 1 of september of 2023 - 20:33

Iranian death threats to dissident Masih Alinejad: UK police mount 24-hour protection

Iranian death threats to dissident Masih Alinejad: UK police mount 24-hour protection

The activist is meeting British politicians on plan to declare the Islamic Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization

Thursday, 11 of may of 2023 - 19:11