Catalonia

Spain must reverse Sánchez's anti-Israel policies after snap election, Vox lawmaker says

Vox MEP Juan Carlos Girauta calls for a “180-degree” foreign policy shift as the November 29 vote opens a campaign shaped by housing, corruption cases, Catalonia, migration, and Israel.

Member of the European Parliament Juan Carlos Girauta.
A helicopter conducts firefighting operations as wildfire burns in Pouzols-Minervois near Narbonne, France, July 2, 2026.

Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as 'battle resumes' against raging wildfires

SPANISH PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sánchez leaves at the end of a news conference before summer break, in Madrid, in July. In recent weeks, he has led unprecedented moves against Israel, the writer charges.

Spain's lower house calls on PM Sanchez to resign in non-binding vote

DAVID OBADIA, president of the Jewish Communities of Spain, presents the EMET-Truth Foundation.

New EMET-Truth Foundation launched to combat antisemitism in Catalonia


Catalans and Jews

Numbering between 10,000 and 15,000, Barcelona’s Jews are not of the same opinion when it comes to Catalan independence.

Several Jews were among those attending a unity march in Barcelona on October 29, with a sea of Spanish and Catalan flags in the background

Rivlin addresses Spanish parliament, highlights democratic values, tolerance

"Spain and Israel are both young democracies...facing trials and turmoil abroad and at home," President Reuven Rivlin told Spanish lawmakers.

President Rivlin signs a guest book at the Spanish Parliament, November 2017

President Rivlin in Madrid: 'Spain for us is one country'

President Rivlin and First Lady Nechama were guests of honor at a state dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid hosted by Spanish King Felipe and Queen Letizia.

President Reuven Rivlin delivers remarks at a state dinner in Madrid, Spain, November 6, 2017.

Deux juifs, trois opinions

Que pensent les juifs de Catalogne de l’indépendance de la région ?

Marche pour l'indépendance de la Catalogne en 2012

Middle Israel: Europe and the perversion of nationalism

This is the sad aftermath to the European Union’s post-nationalist experiment.

DISMISSED CATALAN vice president Oriol Junqueras arrives Thursday in Madrid to testify at Spain’s High Court on charges of rebellion.

Rivlin set to begin Spain visit

Although Rivlin’s visit celebrates 30 years of diplomatic ties between Spain and Israel, this year is also the 525th anniversary year of the expulsion of Spanish Jewry.

President Reuven Rivlin

Self-Determination Is An Inalienable Right

The Jerusalem Post

Political suicide in Catalonia

How Catalonia self-destructed.

Students in Catalonia march in support of the region's independence, September 2017

Israeli tourism site says vacations to Barcelona have plummeted

The number of vacations booked to the Catalan region by Israelis has dropped 23%.

People wave Spanish, Catalan (known as Senyera) and European Union flags during a demonstration in favor of a unified Spain a day before the banned October 1 independence referendum, in Barcelona, Spain, September 30, 2017.

Spain's control over Catalonia to be tested on Monday as work resumes

Several Spanish ministers said at the weekend they were convinced civil servants would obey orders and reminded that those who did not could lose their job.

A pro-unity supporters takes part in a demonstration in central Barcelona, Spain.