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UN ambassador urges Spain to justify Ceuta-Melilla after criticism

8/2/2026

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UN Ambassador Danny Danon posted on X that Spain “never misses an opportunity to lecture Israel” and should justify its Ceuta-Melilla enclaves after a Ceuta emergency.
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente replied on X, “Well, it all seems clear.”
Spanish political commentator Carolina Alonso alleged Israel is trying to undermine Spain’s government over Gaza and shared a post claiming Italian politicians, with Morocco and Israel’s support, seek Spain’s Schengen suspension.

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UN Ambassador Danny Danon posted on X that Spain “never misses an opportunity to lecture Israel” and should justify its Ceuta-Melilla enclaves after a Ceuta emergency.
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente replied on X, “Well, it all seems clear.”
Spanish political commentator Carolina Alonso alleged Israel is trying to undermine Spain’s government over Gaza and shared a post claiming Italian politicians, with Morocco and Israel’s support, seek Spain’s Schengen suspension.