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Spanish Government Rescinds Israeli Ammunition Contract After Coalition Pressure

Prime Minister Sánchez reverses Interior Ministry decision, sparking calls for audits and exposing coalition tensions over defense policies.

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Overview

  • The Spanish government canceled a €6 million contract for 15 million bullets from an Israeli supplier, citing it as an administrative error.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez disavowed Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, who remains in office despite criticism from coalition partners and opposition parties.
  • Izquierda Unida (IU) threatened to leave the coalition government unless the contract was rescinded, forcing Sánchez to act decisively.
  • IU's Sira Rego has formally requested a comprehensive audit of all Defense and Interior Ministry contracts with Israeli suppliers to ensure compliance and accountability.
  • The Partido Popular (PP) and IU have united to demand full transparency on all arms procurement contracts with Israeli firms, as legal and financial liabilities from the rescission remain unresolved.