Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares announced that his country had begun the process of sanctioning the "first group of 12 aggressive Israeli settlers" in the West Bank. "Silence and inaction always work to the detriment of the victims," said the representative of Spain, who is showing courage and will that is absent in Muslim countries.

The decision comes as pro-Palestinian students began camping on university campuses this week following protests.

The crew of the Danish-flagged Marianne Danica requested entry to the port on May 21. However, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs refused to allow a ship carrying weapons and ammunition for Israel, accused of genocide, to enter a Spanish port. It was found that the ship had 12 tons of missiles, 1.5 tons of explosives and 740 kilograms of other military materials.

The Spanish Council of Ministers approved the decision to officially recognize Palestine as an independent state. Pilar Alegria, the official representative of the government and the Minister of Education, informed about this after the meeting of the Royal Council of Ministers. "This is a historic decision, the only goal of which is to ensure peace," he said.

Thousands of migrants rioted for illegal entry into the enclave of Ceuta, part of Spain in Africa. Moroccan police used tear gas against them, and more than 150 people were arrested for calling for illegal migration.

Spain has had its deadliest natural disaster since 1973 - at least 95 people were killed in floods caused by heavy rainfall. The autonomous community of Valencia was the worst hit, with 92 deaths. The government warned that the death toll could rise.

The number of people who died as a result of floods in Spain reached 223. In addition, 78 people are still missing, 48 have not yet been identified. Heavy rains are expected in the coming days.