Widespread Protests Across Spain Demand End to Arms Trade with Israel

Demonstrations and protests in support of Palestine took place across Spain this weekend, with a significant presence in the Valencian region. The XVIII mobilization, organized by the Solidarity Network against the Occupation of Palestine (Rescop), saw participation from ten Valencian towns and cities, including Valencia, Castelló de la Plana, and La Vila Joiosa. The protests focused on demands to end the arms trade with Israel and sever diplomatic ties. One participant, interviewed in La Vila Joiosa, stated, "We are here to show our solidarity with the Palestinian people and demand an end to the violence." The event underscores the widespread concern and activism surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict within Spain.