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25.04.2025

Day Spain Banned Israeli Ammunition

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 25.04.2025.

It displays 87 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.04.2025 ⇢ Day Spain Banned Israeli Ammunition
⌨The diplomatic crisis with Israel deepened as Spain announced it would ban Israeli ammunition imports to avoid paying €6 million for the cancelled contract. Throughout the day, RTVE repeatedly reported Israel's accusations that Spain was "sacrificing security for political purposes." New revelations showed the government had awarded 46 weapons contracts to Israel since the Gaza war began, worth over €1 billion, contradicting the government's anti-war stance. Opposition leader Feijóo proposed that Sánchez and his 22 ministers personally pay for the cancelled contract (€286,956 each).

Prime Minister Sánchez backed Interior Minister Marlaska despite overruling him on the contract cancellation, preparing a legal strategy against Israel's expected lawsuit. Meanwhile, extensive coverage of Pope Francis's funeral preparations continued, with the casket closing ceremony and world leaders arriving in Rome, including Feijóo as the only Spanish opposition leader invited on the official trip.
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03:46⇢Spain Faces Diplomatic Backlash After Cancelling Israeli Contracts

⌨The newspapers report on Spain's diplomatic crisis with Israel after the government unilaterally cancelled contracts for purchasing ammunition (El Español, El País, El Periódico, La Razón, RTVE, 20minutos). Israel has accused Spain of "sacrificing security for political reasons" and behaving like a "third world country" (La Razón). New revelations show three Spanish cities—Vigo, A Coruña, and Ourense—purchased half a million euros in police equipment from Israel over four years (El Salto). Meanwhile, coverage continues on Pope Francis's death, including his pasta factory initiative for young ex-prisoners (El Mundo) and his family's grief in Argentina (La Vanguardia).
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06:58⇢Spain Bans Israeli Ammunition To Avoid Contract Payment

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Spain-Israel tensions after Spain cancelled ammunition contracts. Israel accuses the Spanish government of "sacrificing security for political reasons" and being on "the wrong side" (El Español, La Razón, RTVE, 20minutos). The government plans to ban Israeli ammunition imports to avoid paying €6 million for the rescinded contract (20minutos). Meanwhile, coverage of Pope Francis's death continues, with focus on the upcoming conclave where cardinals are divided between continuing Francis's reforms or changing course (El País), and his pasta factory initiative for young ex-prisoners (El Mundo). Trump has demanded Putin stop bombing Ukraine with a direct "STOP IT!" message (La Vanguardia).
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11:03⇢Spain Defends Israeli Arms Contract Cancellation Despite 46 Similar Deals

⌨The newspapers report on three major developments. First, the death of Pope Francis, with Rome implementing extensive security measures including anti-drone bazookas and a "green zone" for Trump's visit (El Mundo, Libertad Digital). Second, tensions within the government coalition over the cancelled Israeli ammunition contract continue, with Díaz defending the legality of the rescission despite expecting litigation (RTVE). The government will only pay compensation rather than the full €6 million (El Periódico), while revelations show Spain has awarded 46 weapons contracts to Israel since the Gaza war began (Público). Third, Prime Minister Sánchez will keep Interior Minister Marlaska despite overruling him to appease coalition partners (El País).
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15:43⇢Feijóo Demands Ministers Pay Cancelled Israeli Contract

⌨The newspapers report extensively on three major issues. First, the aftermath of Spain's cancelled Israeli ammunition contract continues, with opposition leader Feijóo suggesting Sánchez and ministers personally pay the €286,956 each (El Español), while the government has awarded 40-46 arms deals to Israel since the Gaza war began (La Razón, Público). Second, Pope Francis's death dominates coverage, with details of his funeral procession through Rome and expected world leaders' attendance (La Vanguardia, El Mundo). Third, Trump's peace plan for Ukraine has been leaked, with European and Ukrainian responses making headlines (El Confidencial). Separately, doctors are calling for a 40% minimum price increase on alcohol to reduce liver disease (El Periódico).
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19:27⇢World Leaders Gather For Pope's Funeral

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Pope Francis's funeral preparations. World leaders are arriving in Rome to pay respects (El Mundo, El Confidencial), with Spain's opposition leader Feijóo being the only opposition figure invited on the official trip (El Confidencial). The ceremony closing the Pope's casket has begun following the public viewing (RTVE, Libertad Digital). Meanwhile, Ukraine has signaled willingness to negotiate territorial concessions based on current front lines rather than legal borders (El País), and Real Madrid is threatening to boycott the Copa del Rey final over VAR referee selection (El Periódico).
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