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Spain Accuses Russia, Israel of Ceuta Disinformation

Was the Ceuta crisis fueled by bad actors spreading disinformation or is 'disinformation' just a cover for failed migration policies?

Published SEP 1

Spain Accuses Russia, Israel of Ceuta Disinformation

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Above: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Ceuta, Spain, on July 31, 2026. Image credit: La Moncloa/Handout/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

Coordinated disinformation networks took advantage of the Ceuta crisis, pushing far-right narratives incorrectly framing the crossings as an "invasion" for personal gain. Decontextualized videos racked up millions of views, dehumanized migrants and incited real-world violence against NGOs and journalists. This is a deliberate machine exploiting every border incident to fracture European unity.

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Right narrative

Labeling over 70,000 border crossings "disinformation" is a deflection from a genuine security crisis. Blaming Russia, Israel and social media influencers in one breath is a political move to dodge accountability for a border that clearly wasn't managed. Real security breakdowns, including reported violence and police overwhelmed on the ground, don't disappear just because a government calls criticism fake.

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