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Spain Cancels €6.8M Arms Deal Amid Gaza Conflict

4/24/2025

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Spain has scrapped a €6.8 million arms deal with Israeli company IMI Systems, bowing to pressure from its far-left coalition partner, Sumar. This bold move aligns with Spain's commitment to cease arms sales to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, though it may invite legal challenges, as state legal services have cautioned against such a decision.

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Spain has scrapped a €6.8 million arms deal with Israeli company IMI Systems, bowing to pressure from its far-left coalition partner, Sumar. This bold move aligns with Spain's commitment to cease arms sales to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, though it may invite legal challenges, as state legal services have cautioned against such a decision.