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A US-Israeli ultra network uses Ceuta to attack Spain

Un análisis publicado en el think tank estadounidense Middle East Forum sugiere que Marruecos debería reanudar la 'Marcha Verde' para expulsar a los colonos españoles de Ceuta y Melilla, criticando la presencia española en esos territorios. La publicación se da en el contexto de la crisis migratoria en Ceuta, donde se ha especulado que Israel y Estados Unidos podrían estar involucrados. El Middle East Forum, conocido por su orientación proisraelí y extremadamente derechista, ha financiado movimientos ultraderecheros y ha sido acusado de islamofobia. Además, se menciona el papel de figuras como el exasesor del gobierno israelí y el embajador israelí en la ONU, quienes han defendido esta narrativa. La crítica se dirige al gobierno español, particularmente al partido socialista liderado por Pedro Sánchez, por su postura anticolonialista y su oposición a las políticas israelíes.

A network linked to the United States and Israel has used Ceuta as a platform to criticize Spain, according to reports. An analysis published in March by the U.S.-based think tank Middle East Forum called for Morocco to launch a new Green March to Ceuta and Melilla, suggesting that Spanish President Pedro Sánchez should end what it described as colonial occupation in North Africa. The author, Michael Rubin, argued that Sánchez should align with anti-colonial rhetoric and remove Spanish presence from Moroccan territory. In recent months, especially after the Ceuta migrant crisis, conservative analysts, think tanks, and pro-Israel influencers have focused on Ceuta and Melilla to critique the Spanish government, which has been critical of Israeli policies and the situation in Gaza. This group promotes the idea that Ceuta and Melilla are occupied territories, extending beyond general criticism of Spain's migration policies. Some of these publications predated the influx of migrants into Ceuta, fueling conspiracy theories that suggest Israel and the U.S. were behind the events in the city. The Middle East Forum, a U.S. think tank accused of promoting Islamophobia, has funded and organized demonstrations supporting far-right British activist Tommy Robinson. It also maintains blacklists of academics who are critical of Israel, including respected experts such as Rashid Khalidi. The organization’s Israel Victory Project aims to influence U.S. and Israeli policy toward supporting Israel’s victory over Palestinians, arguing that Palestinian defeat would benefit both sides. The article calling Ceuta a "colony" was later republished by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), one of the largest and most influential conservative think tanks in the U.S. Rubin, the article’s author, was previously affiliated with AEI and currently serves as a senior analyst at the Middle East Forum. He has also advised the Department of Defense. Matt Duss, vice president of the Center for International Policy, told elDiario.es that this network exists and that Spain’s criticism of Israel, particularly regarding Gaza, has made it a target for coordinated attacks. The Spanish government has frozen its security plan for Ceuta and Melilla following its shift in relations with Morocco.

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A US-Israeli ultra network uses Ceuta to attack Spain

Un análisis publicado en el think tank estadounidense Middle East Forum sugiere que Marruecos debería reanudar la 'Marcha Verde' para expulsar a los colonos españoles de Ceuta y Melilla, criticando la presencia española en esos territorios. La publicación se da en el contexto de la crisis migratoria en Ceuta, donde se ha especulado que Israel y Estados Unidos podrían estar involucrados. El Middle East Forum, conocido por su orientación proisraelí y extremadamente derechista, ha financiado movimientos ultraderecheros y ha sido acusado de islamofobia. Además, se menciona el papel de figuras como el exasesor del gobierno israelí y el embajador israelí en la ONU, quienes han defendido esta narrativa. La crítica se dirige al gobierno español, particularmente al partido socialista liderado por Pedro Sánchez, por su postura anticolonialista y su oposición a las políticas israelíes.

Bias read (Conservative): El artículo presenta una narrativa favorable a Marruecos y crítica hacia la presencia española en Ceuta y Melilla, utilizando términos como 'colonos españoles' y 'ocupación'. Se menciona el apoyo de grupos conservadores en EE.UU. y Israel, así como la influencia de think tanks proisraelíes. La elecc

Why factuality (75): The article discusses a different event (Ceuta crisis) and mentions the Middle East Forum's past involvement with Tommy Robinson, but does not directly address the current situation of Tommy Robinson. It references the forum's stance on Spain and colonial issues, which is unrelated to the primary so

Why objectivity (40): The tone is clearly biased against Spain and supports Israeli and US interests. The language suggests a strong ideological stance and presents a narrative that frames Spain negatively, while implying conspiracy theories about Israel and the US. This shows a lack of neutrality.

El Periódico logoEl PeriódicoIndependentCenterFactual 60Objective 658/21/2026
The Government froze the Security Plan for Ceuta and Melilla after its turn with Morocco

The Spanish government has frozen the security plan for Ceuta and Melilla following a change in approach with Morocco. The decision comes after negotiations with Moroccan authorities, which reportedly led to a shift in the strategy regarding border control and security measures in these territories. The move suggests a potential reduction in military presence or a reevaluation of current protocols. Details on the specifics of the new approach remain unclear at this time.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a governmental decision without overtly criticizing or praising the action. It presents the event factually without clear ideological framing, suggesting a balanced approach. There is no strong emphasis on specific political ideologies or partisan perspectives.

Why factuality (60): This article mentions the government freezing the security plan for Ceuta and Melilla following a turn with Morocco, but provides very little detail. There is no primary source to verify this claim, and the cross-source consensus does not confirm the specifics. The lack of elaboration makes it diffi

Why objectivity (65): The article is brief and lacks contextual explanation, but it does not appear to take a clear ideological stance. It presents the event as a factual development without evident bias or emotional language, making it more objective than the first article.

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