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Israel Condemns Spain for Netanyahu Effigy Detonation

4/12/2026

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Israel reprimanded Spain's top diplomat after a seven-meter, gunpowder-filled effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was detonated in El Burgo on April 5.
Israel labeled the act antisemitic and tied it to incitement by Pedro Sánchez's government.
Spain's Foreign Ministry rejected the claims and said it remains committed to combating antisemitism.
The incident heightens tensions as Spain criticizes Israeli military actions and Israel accuses Spain of violating international law.

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Israel reprimanded Spain's top diplomat after a seven-meter, gunpowder-filled effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was detonated in El Burgo on April 5.
Israel labeled the act antisemitic and tied it to incitement by Pedro Sánchez's government.
Spain's Foreign Ministry rejected the claims and said it remains committed to combating antisemitism.
The incident heightens tensions as Spain criticizes Israeli military actions and Israel accuses Spain of violating international law.