Israel reprimands Spanish diplomat over detonation of Netanyahu effigy

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Israel

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Israel expressed its displeasure towards a Spanish diplomat after an effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was detonated during a protest. This action was seen as an unacceptable provocation by the Israeli government. Tensions between Israel and Spain have escalated following this incident, highlighting the delicate diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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