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Spain Cancels Arms Deal Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

9/15/2025

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Spain canceled a significant arms deal with Elbit amid escalating tensions with Israel, following a prior cancellation of a $278 million missile contract.
Pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race, prompting accusations from Israeli officials against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Sánchez condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza as "genocide" and supported the protests, which received government endorsement.
Security measures increased, deploying 1,500 police for the final race stage in Madrid, where clashes with demonstrators led to injuries and arrests.

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Spain canceled a significant arms deal with Elbit amid escalating tensions with Israel, following a prior cancellation of a $278 million missile contract.
Pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race, prompting accusations from Israeli officials against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Sánchez condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza as "genocide" and supported the protests, which received government endorsement.
Security measures increased, deploying 1,500 police for the final race stage in Madrid, where clashes with demonstrators led to injuries and arrests.