Overview

• More than 10,000 students marched in coordinated protests across roughly 40 cities, with 6,500 in Barcelona and 4,000 in Madrid according to local authorities.
• The walkouts were sparked by Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud flotilla bound for Gaza, which demonstrators cited alongside demands to sever Spain’s political, economic and military ties with Israel.
• Spain summoned Israel’s diplomatic representative and prepared consular support for Spanish passengers set to be deported, as activists from the flotilla thanked student demonstrators for their backing.
• CCOO and UGT registered two‑hour regional work stoppages for October 15 in Castilla‑La Mancha, while student organizers labeled the measure insufficient and urged a full general strike the same day.
• Protests were largely peaceful, though police noted isolated incidents including minor property damage in Barcelona and brief clashes during an evening rally, and teachers’ unions announced additional partial stoppages in the coming days.