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Spain’s leader says Russia and Israel spread fake news about border crisis
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez claims foreign countries used 'disinformation' to stir up trouble at the Ceuta border, but he says Morocco is not to blame.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez speaking at a press conference.
By John Doe
Reporting from Spain 
Sept. 2, 2026, 5:51 a.m. - an hour ago
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has addressed the recent chaos at the border in Ceuta. Ceuta is a Spanish city located on the coast of North Africa.
There was a lot of talk and confusion about what caused the recent surge of migrants at the border. Many people wondered if Morocco was responsible for the situation.
However, Sánchez has cleared Morocco of any blame. Instead, he pointed his finger at Russia and Israel.
Sánchez said that Russia and Israel spread 'disinformation'—which is just a fancy word for fake news or lies—to make the situation look worse than it was. He believes these countries used the border crisis to create trouble and influence how people feel about Spain.
The Prime Minister wants people to know that the reports blaming Morocco were part of a campaign to stir up anger. He is now calling for more caution when looking at information coming from these sources.
The situation at the border remains a sensitive issue, but Spain is clear: they do not hold their neighbor, Morocco, responsible for this specific event.
Source: CBS News
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