Spanish authorities now estimate that approximately 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, according to reports. The figure updates earlier estimates of 49,000–50,000 entries reported earlier today.
Spanish authorities have raised their estimate of the migrant surge in Ceuta to approximately 60,000 individuals crossing from Morocco, according to reports at 16:10 Jerusalem. The updated figure, reported by Spanish officials, confirms the upper end of earlier unverified reports.
As The Zioneer reported at 10:56 Jerusalem, Spain's Interior Ministry initially estimated 49,000 entries in 24 hours. By 12:55 Jerusalem, multiple reports had emerged: one put the number at 50,000 crossings, declaring the border 'collapsed,' while another placed the figure at 60,000 and reported the death toll had risen to 34. The current estimate from authorities now aligns with the higher of those reports.
The migration crisis has overwhelmed local infrastructure. As The Zioneer reported at 12:02 Jerusalem, a court ruling blocked the immediate return of migrants who reach Spanish territory by sea, and the local governor warned of 'chaos' as reception centers operate far beyond capacity. Earlier, at 12:55 Jerusalem, Spain announced increased security deployments, including divers, in the enclave.
The precise death toll and the number of migrants who have returned to Morocco independently remain based on reports. The situation on the ground continues to evolve.
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