Spain & Hamas
39 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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Spain: Spain condemned Israel's actions, called for the release of activists, and summoned Israeli diplomats. It also called on the EU to sanction Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
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Spain: Spanish police searched the headquarters of the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' Party as part of a corruption investigation.
Hamas: Hamas has been targeted by Israeli airstrikes, with its military leaders being killed, impacting the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
Spain: Spain is a participating donor in the Team Gaza Initiative and advocates for forceful EU action on settlements.
Hamas: Hamas's disarmament is cited as a condition for proper recovery; the group remains in control of parts of Gaza despite the ceasefire.
Jul 13, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Spain: Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares reported that four of its 44 activists received medical treatment for injuries. There were also protests in Bilbao condemning the Basque police's treatment of returning activists.
Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Spain: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun have called for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest, threatening withdrawal if it participates.
Hamas: Hamas's attack on Israeli citizens on October 7, 2023, sparked the war in Gaza, which is the primary reason for the calls to boycott Israel in Eurovision.
Sep 12, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Spain: Spain enacted a similar ban in September, setting a precedent for other European countries.
Hamas: Hamas welcomed Belgium's ban, viewing it as a step toward isolating Israel and supporting Palestinian rights.
Jul 18, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Spain: Spain is mentioned as one of the other countries that have previously banned Israeli ministers, indicating a broader international trend of sanctions.
Hamas: Hamas's October 7, 2023, invasion and massacre were cited by Israel and the US as reasons to describe the decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a 'reward for terrorism'.
Jun 06, 2026 · 64 articles
International
Spain: Spain implemented similar import restrictions in October 2025, preceding Republic of Ireland's move.
Hamas: Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel is referenced as context for Republic of Ireland's critical stance, but the entity is not directly involved in this legislation.
Jul 07, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Spain: Spain was criticized by Trump for not meeting defense spending targets and for its stance on Iran.
Hamas: Hamas was not a direct focus of the summit.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Spain: Switched to viewing China more favorably than the U.S.
Hamas: U.S. handling of Israeli-Hamas war cited as factor in declining U.S. favorability.
Jul 15, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Spain: Spain condemned Israel's interdiction of an activist flotilla attempting to challenge the naval blockade on Gaza.
Hamas: Hamas is involved in the conflict with Israel and is participating in ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt, impacting the overall humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
May 20, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Spain: Spain has also banned Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entry, joining other European countries in their condemnation of the Israeli ministers' behavior.
Hamas: Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel is cited as the context for Israel's bombardment of Gaza, which in turn fuels the international criticism and actions taken by countries like the Republic of Ireland against Israeli officials.
Jun 05, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Spain: Donald Trump threatened to withdraw US troops from Spain due to its perceived lack of support for US-Israeli operations against Iran.
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed proxy group that Israel>>> expects Iran>>> to boost with any sanctions relief, further complicating regional stability.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Spain: Donald Trump threatened to withdraw US troops from Spain due to its perceived lack of support for US-Israeli operations against Iran.
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed proxy group that Israel>>> expects Iran>>> to boost with any sanctions relief, further complicating regional stability.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Spain: Spain is one of the countries that joined the ICJ case; the event does not directly affect Spain.
Hamas: Hamas is the target of Israel's military campaign that led to the ICJ case; the event does not directly affect Hamas.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Spain: Spain, as part of a joint statement by world leaders, welcomed the ceasefire and encouraged diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace and energy security.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
International
Spain: Spanish activists from the flotilla alleged mistreatment upon their arrival in Spain after being deported by Israel.
Oct 06, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Spain: Spain had already recognized Palestine in May, demonstrating early European support for statehood.
Sep 22, 2025 · 6 articles
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