Overview

• Haaretz reported that a Spanish law barring arms deals with Israel took effect Wednesday, six days after Madrid canceled a €207 million contract.
• The terminated agreement with Rafael covered advanced navigation and targeting pods for Spain’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets.
• Haaretz characterized the Rafael cancellation as the third major Israeli defense deal Spain has voided.
• Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has stepped up sanctions against Israel over the Gaza conflict, according to the reporting.
• Haaretz analysis suggested the ban could hinder Israel’s arms imports and weigh on its broader foreign trade.