Sanchez alleges Israel and Russia spread disinformation in Ceuta
By The BriefBrief
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said social networks linked to Israel and Russia spread disinformation about the July migrant crisis in Ceuta. He added that far-right networks also amplified the alleged smear campaign, which he linked to Madrid’s opposition to wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
WHO:Pedro Sanchez
WHAT:Alleged that Israel- and Russia-linked social networks spread disinformation about the July migrant crisis in Ceuta and said far-right networks amplified it.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
WHERE:Spain
WHY:Sanchez said the alleged disinformation campaign was driven in part by Madrid’s opposition to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
