Hamas & Spain
26 shared events · Importance 10 · Last updated May 12, 2026
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Hamas: Hamas is the Palestinian militant group that the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad is accused of clandestinely acting on behalf of, leading to allegations against Saif Abukeshak and Thiago Ávila.
Spain: Spain has called for the immediate release of its national, Saif Abukeshak, and considers his detention by Israel illegal, with its consul accompanying him to hearings.
May 03, 2026 · 87 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as the Palestinian militant group largely running Gaza, designated as a terrorist group by Israel and the West. Saif Abukeshak and Thiago Ávila denied any links to Hamas.
Spain: Spain called for the swift release of its national, Saif Abukeshak, and denounced his detention as unlawful. Its relations with Israel have deteriorated due to this event and its stance on the Gaza war.
May 09, 2026 · 39 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and urged rights groups to pursue legal action against Israel.
Spain: Spain condemned Israel's interception of the flotilla and the detention of Saif Abukeshak as illegal, further deteriorating its diplomatic relations with Israel.
Apr 30, 2026 · 53 articles
International
Hamas: Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a 'provocation designed to divert attention from Hamas's refusal to disarm'.
Spain: Spain demanded the immediate release of its national, Saif Abu Keshek, accusing Israel of illegal arrest.
Apr 30, 2026 · 38 articles
International
Hamas: A Hamas police officer was killed in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip. Hamas-led government's Interior Ministry and Health Ministry operate in the region.
Spain: Spain, along with Brazil, condemned Israel's detention of their citizens, Saif Abukeshak and Thiago Ávila, in international waters.
May 10, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that Israel and the United States accuse the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) of clandestinely acting on behalf of. This alleged affiliation was used by Israel to justify the detention of Saif Abukeshak and Thiago Ávila.
Spain: Spain called for the swift release of its national, Saif Abukeshak, and summoned Israel's top envoy in Madrid to protest his detention.
May 09, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas's attack on Israeli citizens on October 7, 2023, sparked the war in Gaza, which is the primary reason for the calls to boycott Israel in Eurovision.
Spain: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun have called for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest, threatening withdrawal if it participates.
Sep 12, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Spain: Spain boycotted the Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's inclusion.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as the militant group largely running Gaza, whose October 7, 2023, attack on Israel started the Gaza war, providing context for the blockade.
Spain: Spain's government has stated that the detention of Saif Abukeshak and Thiago Ávila was unlawful.
May 11, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas militants in Gaza have been involved in ongoing conflict with Israel, with Israeli airstrikes targeting them near the Yellow Line, despite a previous ceasefire deal.
Spain: Spain is among the countries calling for coordinated emergency support from the IMF and World Bank for nations affected by the Middle East war.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is a regional militant group that the United States accused Iran of supporting, leading to US sanctions.
Spain: Spain, through its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is seeking to strengthen ties with China and has called for China's increased diplomatic involvement in global conflicts.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is demanded by Keir Starmer to release all hostages, agree to a ceasefire, disarm, and accept no role in the government of Gaza. Israel views the United Kingdom's potential recognition of Palestine as a 'reward for Hamas'.
Jul 29, 2025 · 40 articles
International
Spain: Spain had already recognized Palestine in May, demonstrating early European support for statehood.
Sep 22, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Spain: Spanish activists from the flotilla alleged mistreatment upon their arrival in Spain after being deported by Israel.
Oct 06, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Spain: Spain, as part of a joint statement by world leaders, welcomed the ceasefire and encouraged diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace and energy security.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
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