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Israeli UN Ambassador Sparks Diplomatic Row Over Spain's African Enclaves Amid Migrant Crisis
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By אסף רוזנצוייג, תומר אלמגור, אסף רוזנצוייג, תומר אלמגור
First reported by Mako · Jul 31, 2026
What happened
Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized Spain for holding African enclaves amid a migrant crisis in Ceuta, sparking diplomatic backlash. Spain and Israeli officials distanced themselves from the remarks as Europe tightened border controls and security due to the migrant influx.
- 01Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized Spain's colonial holdings amid Ceuta migrant crisis.
- 02Spanish Transport Minister hinted at conspiracy theories about Israeli involvement in the migrant issue.
- 03Israeli delegation head clarified Danon's comments do not reflect official Israeli policy.
- 04France increased border security with Spain using police and drones due to migrant flows.
- 05Italy suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain to reinstate border controls.
- 06About 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta; over 48,300 were returned to Morocco.
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