Spain's right splits over Israel: who opposes it and why
Spain's right is divided over Israel: patriotic incompatibility or a smokescreen? An analysis of an informal poll with 36 signatories, plus historical and geopolitical arguments.
English · Original discussion in Spanish · Published
Why does part of the Spanish right oppose Israel?
In 45 days, an informal poll gathered 36 endorsements of the thesis that being Spanish and right-wing means being against Israel. The support was not unanimous, but the dominant current made the fault lines clear: for many, defending Israel is incompatible with Spanish nationalism, while others see it as a deviation from the real enemy.
The historical argument: who attacked Spain?
One faction cites historical grievances: Polisario Front attacks on Spanish fishing boats in the 1980s (Mencey de Abona in 1980, Junquito in 1985, Tagomago in 1985) are presented as proof that the anti-imperialist camp—and by extension the pro-Palestinian one—is hostile to Spain. Against this, it is pointed out that no Jew has ever attacked Spaniards. The conclusion is that anti-Zionism is anti-Spanish, and that patriots should look the other way.
Geopolitics: Iran, the United States and banking control
The geopolitical analysis splits opinions: Israel is accused of controlling the US financial system, while Iran funds the radical left in Spain (Podemos, it is claimed). Both are seen as enemies, but the focus varies. Some argue Israel hates Spain—a purported tweet by Netanyahu's son is cited—and that its alliance with the US is a threat. Others downplay the Israeli danger and point to Russia or Segarro as bigger threats.
The internal divide: right-wing vs. anti-Zionist left
The debate exposes a paradox: the same right that loathes the proge left finds itself agreeing with it on anti-Zionism. This leads to accusations of "reds painted blue" or "proge right-wingers." For some, the anti-Israel stance is a smokescreen by the current government that the sheep-like masses swallow. The majority conclusion, however, is that a right-wing Spaniard cannot defend Israel without betraying his principles.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched between 3,000 and 5,000 rockets at Israel in the deadliest attack in its history. That fact, though mentioned, did not change anyone's position: supporters of the main thesis see it as a consequence of the occupation; critics consider it a terrorist attack that demands retaliation. The open question is whether Spanish national identity can be reconciled with automatic alignment in the Middle East, or whether the only possible consistency is distrust of all the players.
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In 45 days, an informal poll gathered 36 endorsements of the thesis that being Spanish and right-wing means being against Israel. The support was not unanimous, but the dominant current made the fault lines clear: for many, defending Israel is incompatible with Spanish nationalism, while others see it as a deviation from the real enemy.
The historical argument: who attacked Spain?
One faction cites historical grievances: Polisario Front attacks on Spanish fishing boats in the 1980s (Mencey de Abona in 1980, Junquito in 1985, Tagomago in 1985) are presented as proof that the anti-imperialist camp—and by extension the pro-Palestinian one—is hostile to Spain. Against this, it is pointed out that no Jew has ever attacked Spaniards. The conclusion is that anti-Zionism is anti-Spanish, and that patriots should look the other way.
Geopolitics: Iran, the United States and banking control
The geopolitical analysis splits opinions: Israel is accused of controlling the US financial system, while Iran funds the radical left in Spain (Podemos, it is claimed). Both are seen as enemies, but the focus varies. Some argue Israel hates Spain—a purported tweet by Netanyahu's son is cited—and that its alliance with the US is a threat. Others downplay the Israeli danger and point to Russia or Segarro as bigger threats.
The internal divide: right-wing vs. anti-Zionist left
The debate exposes a paradox: the same right that loathes the proge left finds itself agreeing with it on anti-Zionism. This leads to accusations of "reds painted blue" or "proge right-wingers." For some, the anti-Israel stance is a smokescreen by the current government that the sheep-like masses swallow. The majority conclusion, however, is that a right-wing Spaniard cannot defend Israel without betraying his principles.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched between 3,000 and 5,000 rockets at Israel in the deadliest attack in its history. That fact, though mentioned, did not change anyone's position: supporters of the main thesis see it as a consequence of the occupation; critics consider it a terrorist attack that demands retaliation. The open question is whether Spanish national identity can be reconciled with automatic alignment in the Middle East, or whether the only possible consistency is distrust of all the players.
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