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Spain Investigates Sidenor for Illicit Steel Sales to Israel

10/24/2025

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Spain's criminal court opened an investigation into Sidenor executives for selling steel to Israel Military Industries without government approval.
The case follows Spain's arms embargo against Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
The court accuses Sidenor's chairman and two executives of crimes against humanity, knowing the steel would fuel weapons.
Whistleblower employees and a pro-Palestinian group prompted the investigation.
The three executives are to testify on November 12.

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Spain's criminal court opened an investigation into Sidenor executives for selling steel to Israel Military Industries without government approval.
The case follows Spain's arms embargo against Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
The court accuses Sidenor's chairman and two executives of crimes against humanity, knowing the steel would fuel weapons.
Whistleblower employees and a pro-Palestinian group prompted the investigation.
The three executives are to testify on November 12.