politics
April 13, 2026
Israel lashes out at Spain over Benjamin Netanyahu effigy burning (VIDEO)
An Easter celebration in a small Spanish town that featured an effigy of the Israeli PM has sparked a protest by Israel
TL;DR
- Israel condemned Spain after an effigy of PM Benjamin Netanyahu was blown up with fireworks at an Easter festival in El Burgo.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry called the event 'appalling anti-Semitic hatred' and accused Spain of 'systemic incitement.'
- The Spanish chargé d’affaires was summoned over the incident.
- El Burgo’s mayor stated the effigy burning is a long-standing local tradition called 'Burning of Judas.'
- A Spanish Foreign Ministry source called Israel's accusations unfounded and stated Spain is committed to fighting antisemitism.
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