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Spain Grants Airbus Exemption Amid Israel Tensions

1/4/2026

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  • Spain granted Airbus SE, the European aircraft maker, an exemption to continue using Israeli technology in aircraft production, despite Israel's embargo.
  • The decision comes amid tensions within Spain's ruling coalition and pressure from major companies to sustain output.
  • Spain's consumer ministry ordered removals of holiday-home listings in the occupied Palestinian territories.
  • The government blocked about 200 attempts to buy materials linked to Israel, showing its embargo commitment despite economic balancing.