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08.08.2025

08.08.2025The Occupation's Approval and the Mosque's Fire

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 08.08.2025.

It displays 76 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.08.2025The Occupation's Approval and the Mosque's Fire
Spanish media on August 8th prominently reported Israel's security cabinet initially debating, then approving, Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan for the military occupation and control of Gaza City, a development anticipated from previous days. This was followed by a significant international reaction, with Germany, a key ally, suspending arms sales to Israel, citing potential use in Gaza and the deepening humanitarian crisis. Domestically, ongoing political integrity concerns included new details on the "Koldo plot" and the persistent controversy surrounding Vox and PP's veto of Muslim festivities in Jumilla, with rhetoric escalating throughout the day. Late in the day, a new major domestic story emerged: a fire at the Cordoba Mosque, which was later reported as controlled. Internationally, confirmation of a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska for Ukraine discussions also featured.
08.08.2025

01:45Gaza Occupation Debates Persist

Spanish newspapers continue focusing on Israeli plans for Gaza, with new reports of Netanyahu's cabinet debating total occupation despite opposition (RTVE, El País, infoLibre, Libertad Digital). Concurrently, Trump and Putin have agreed to a summit regarding Ukraine, largely marginalizing the EU and with low expectations (El Mundo, El Periódico, La Vanguardia). Domestically, the "Koldo plot" corruption probe reveals details about an official's private communications (El Español, La Razón).
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Libertad Digital
Jumilla prohíbe las celebraciones islámicas en polideportivos y locales municipales
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06:02Gaza Occupation Approved

Spanish newspapers continue to prominently feature the evolving situation in Gaza, with multiple outlets reporting that the Israeli government has now approved a plan for the occupation and control of Gaza City (El Mundo, El País, La Razón, RTVE). Domestically, media attention remains on the actions of PP and Vox regarding religious freedom, with the public prosecutor's office reportedly investigating the veto of Ramadan celebrations in Jumilla as a potential hate crime (El Plural, Libertad Digital, Público).
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09:56Gaza Occupation Plan Ratified

Spanish media remains heavily focused on the Middle East, with multiple outlets reporting that the Israeli security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan for the military occupation and control of Gaza City (El País, Público, El Mundo, La Razón, RTVE). Domestically, ongoing political integrity concerns include new details on the "Koldo plot" (infoLibre) and the lack of a return date for Puigdemont (El Plural). Immigration policy and relations with Algeria also feature (El Confidencial, La Vanguardia).
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17:35Germany Halts Arms to Israel

Spanish media remains heavily focused on the Israel-Gaza conflict. A significant development is Germany, a key ally, suspending arms sales to Israel over their potential use in Gaza and the deepening humanitarian crisis (infoLibre, La Razón, RTVE). Concurrently, reports continue on Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan for Gaza City's occupation (La Marea, Público). Domestically, discussions highlight Vox and PP's controversial veto of Muslim festivities in Jumilla (El País) and various actions by Donald Trump (El Español, El Mundo, La Vanguardia).

22:35The Mosque's Trial by Fire

Spanish media reports a controlled fire at the Cordoba Mosque (El Confidencial, El Mundo). Domestically, anti-Muslim rhetoric persists, with Abascal's "islamophobic crusade" following the Jumilla festivities veto (El Plural, El País). Internationally, the Israel-Gaza conflict remains prominent; Hamas warns against expanding offensives and Germany continues suspending arms sales to Israel (RTVE, infoLibre, La Razón).