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Spain Halts €285M Israeli Arms Deal Amid Gaza Conflict

6/4/2025

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Spain Halts Israeli Deal

In a bold move, Spain's Defense Ministry has halted a €285 million deal with Israel for 168 Spike LR2 anti-tank systems, seeking to lessen its reliance on Israeli military technology amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. As tensions rise in the occupied West Bank, clashes have resulted in casualties among Israeli soldiers, further intensifying the volatile situation.

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Murphy Defies Orders

Irish activist Deirdre 'D' Murphy, 70, was arrested in the West Bank for standing against Israeli orders, alongside Swedish activist Susanne Björk, in a closed military zone. As she fights her deportation, her son lauds her unwavering commitment to Palestinian rights, highlighting her bravery amid rising tensions in the region.

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Spain Halts Israeli Deal

In a bold move, Spain's Defense Ministry has halted a €285 million deal with Israel for 168 Spike LR2 anti-tank systems, seeking to lessen its reliance on Israeli military technology amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. As tensions rise in the occupied West Bank, clashes have resulted in casualties among Israeli soldiers, further intensifying the volatile situation.

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