More than 70,000 Moroccan migrants have crossed into Spain in the past 24 hours, with thousands more still crossing the border fence, according to an unverified social media report. The figure would surpass official Spanish estimates of up to 60,000 entries into the Ceuta enclave reported earlier Friday.
An unverified social media report circulating Friday afternoon claims that more than 70,000 Moroccan migrants have entered Spain over the past 24 hours, with thousands more still crossing the border fence. The figure, if accurate, would surpass the official Spanish estimate of 60,000 entries into the Ceuta enclave reported earlier Friday. The source of the report describes the event as an 'invasion' and congratulates migrants on 'conquering anti-Semitic Spain' — language that The Zioneer cannot independently confirm.
The Zioneer has been tracking the crisis throughout Friday. At 12:55 Jerusalem, the desk reported that Spanish authorities had raised their estimate to 60,000 crossings, up from 49,000 earlier in the day. The same bulletin noted that the death toll from the border surge had risen to 34, updating earlier reports of 18 fatalities. The thread also indicated that 25,000 migrants had returned to Morocco independently. Prior reports detailed the Spanish Interior Ministry's initial estimate of 49,000 entries, a court ruling blocking immediate repatriation, and the local governor's warning of impending 'chaos.'
As The Zioneer reported earlier this week, the Ceuta enclave has been under severe migration pressure throughout July 2026, with reception centers operating far beyond capacity. The current surge follows a period of heightened tension, with reports of at least 18 migrant deaths earlier in the week. The Spanish government has deployed additional security forces, including divers, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is reportedly traveling to the enclave.
The 70,000 figure remains unverified, and it is unclear whether the claim refers to the same border crossing at Ceuta or additional points of entry. The official Spanish estimate remains at 60,000. The Zioneer will continue to monitor the situation.
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