By Xavier Villar

Hybrid war arrives against Spain

MADRID - The events in Ceuta, one of Spain’s territories in continental Africa, have sparked a dual debate. Domestically, the right and far-right have accused Pedro Sánchez’s government of “negligence in the face of an invasion.” The President, in turn, called it a "violation of Spain's territorial integrity," stating: "Ceuta is a Spanish city, and yesterday's events deserve our total condemnation." However, the most compelling debate from a geopolitical perspective—and the focus of this article—is Israel’s alleged role in efforts to punish Madrid for its support of Palestine.

Spain's PM blames traffickers for massive migrant influx

Ceuta: 60,000 migrants cross the Spanish border

France and Italy bolstered border controls on Saturday after about 60,000 people crossed into Spain's enclave in North Africa, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in recent years.