Spain PM blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta migrant crisis’ disinformation

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-31 · 13:39 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that signs suggest Russia and Israel spread disinformation regarding Spain's migration policy, which he believes triggered the recent surge of migrants into Ceuta. This unprecedented influx occurred between July 30 and 31, with over 72,000 migrants crossing from Morocco into the Spanish territory. The event caused alarm across the European Union and resulted in at least 100 deaths. While opposition parties and some human rights groups accused Morocco of complicity, the article notes there is no evidence of Moroccan involvement in spreading the disinformation, nor is there evidence of their involvement in the surge itself.

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Over 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta between July 30-31.

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Morocco has denied accusations of deliberately allowing the mass crossing.

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Spanish opposition and some human rights groups accused Rabat of allowing the mass crossing.

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At least 100 people died attempting to cross into Ceuta.

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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez suggests Russia and Israel spread disinformation regarding Spain's migration policy.

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain’s migration policy that triggered last month’s rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement.Over 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed ‌from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory between July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented surge at one of the European Union’s only two land borders with Africa, prompting alarm across the bloc. At least 100 people died in the attempt, according to Ceuta’s local authorities.Spanish opposition parties and some human rights groups have accused Rabat of deliberately allowing the mass crossing, an accusation Morocco has denied.

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