Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized Spain's colonial enclaves in Africa in response to the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente responded directly, writing that 'things are starting to become clear,' which the report says hints at an unfounded theory of Israeli involvement, according to N12.
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon on Friday criticized Spain's colonial enclaves in Africa, responding to the mass migrant influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Danon wrote on X: 'Perhaps before Spain continues to preach morality to us, it's time to explain to the world why it still holds colonial territories in Africa.' The remarks drew a direct response from Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente, who wrote that 'things are starting to become clear.' According to the report, Puente's phrasing appears to hint at an unfounded theory circulating in the past day that suggests Israeli involvement in the migrant crisis. The Zioneer has previously reported on the diplomatic tensions stemming from Danon's original comments, including a clarification from the Israeli mission in Spain that the remarks do not represent the state's official position, and earlier reports of Spanish officials suggesting Israeli involvement.
3 developments
- StrongIsraeli diplomat in Spain: Danon's comments on colonial enclaves do not represent state position
- DevelopingThe Zioneer: Spain faces its own border contradictions after years of lecturing Israel
- StrongSpanish residents curse PM Sánchez, blame him for Ceuta migrant crisis
- DevelopingAbu Ali Express: European media, political circles increasingly call for isolating Spain over Ceuta crisis
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