Spain's PM Blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta Migration Crisis
The migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta was triggered by disinformation spread through social networks linked to Russia and Israel, according to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, though both countries denied involvement. Over 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in late July, with at least 100 deaths reported.
Consensus
- The migration crisis in Ceuta occurred in late July.
- Over 72,000 people crossed the border from Morocco into Ceuta.
- At least 100 people died attempting to cross the border.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that disinformation in social networks contributed to the crisis.
- Sánchez linked the disinformation to networks connected with Russia and Israel.
- Sánchez mentioned that international far-right movements also played a role in spreading disinformation.
- The Spanish government is still investigating the causes of the crisis.
- The Spanish government has not found evidence of Moroccan government involvement.
- The Spanish Supreme Court had recently ruled against immediate deportation of migrants who crossed by swimming.
- Spain imposed border controls on travelers arriving from Italy by air and sea.
Points of divergence
- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel Gideon Saar called the Spanish PM's statements 'lies'. — tg_tvrain
- Spokesperson for the Kremlin Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian authorities have no connection to the migration crisis. — tg_tvrain
- The Spanish Supreme Court's decision to prohibit immediate deportation of migrants who crossed by swimming preceded the surge in migration. — meduza
- Approximately 5,000 migrants remained in Ceuta by mid-August. — tg_echoonline_news
Coverage (3 sources)
- Spanish Prime Minister claims networks linked to Russia and Israel spread fake news that triggered crisis in Seville — Дождь (Telegram)
- Spain's Prime Minister Blamed Russian and Israeli Networks for Spreading Fake News on Migration Crisis in Seville — Meduza
- Spanish Prime Minister Blames Russian and Israeli-linked Information Networks for Igniting Migration Crisis in Seville — ЭХО / Новости