Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has formally accused Russia and Israel of orchestrating disinformation efforts during the recent political crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Sánchez cited findings from European Union research to support his assertion that both nations utilized digital influence campaigns to exacerbate the situation. The Ceuta crisis, which involved significant migration and border tensions, has become a focal point for broader discussions regarding foreign interference in European domestic affairs.

While Sánchez pointed to the EU’s investigative work as the basis for his claims, the specific nature of the alleged disinformation—such as the platforms used or the specific narratives pushed—remains largely undisclosed in public reports. The accusation marks a notable escalation in diplomatic rhetoric, as it explicitly links two distinct geopolitical actors to the destabilization of a Spanish territory. Neither the Russian nor the Israeli government has provided a detailed public response to these specific allegations at this time. The lack of granular detail regarding the EU research makes it difficult to verify the extent or the specific objectives of the alleged campaigns. As of now, the situation remains a point of diplomatic friction, with the Spanish government maintaining that foreign actors sought to exploit internal migration challenges for their own strategic interests.