Overview

• Thousands rallied in dozens of cities on September 18, with about 1,500–2,000 in Madrid and 6,500 in Barcelona according to authorities, while organizers in Barcelona claimed up to 15,000.
• Campaigners focused on the Maersk vessel Nysted Maersk in València, filing a complaint to the Audiencia Nacional seeking its inspection and retention over alleged F‑35 components bound for Israel and flagging planned calls in Barcelona and Algeciras.
• Teachers’ platform Marea Palestina announced new encierros in a state building until the government approves a decree imposing a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel.
• Reports from educators and parents in Madrid described verbal orders to halt pro‑Palestine activities and remove symbols in schools, which regional authorities deny issuing as a general written directive.
• Demonstrations amplified calls to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla, now anchored off Italy, with organizers central to the Barcelona march and some political figures urging active state protection.