Spanish Court Considers Investigation into Netanyahu Over Humanitarian Ship Incident

In a move that underscores ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a Spanish National Court judge has initiated preliminary proceedings against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several high-ranking military officers. The inquiry follows a legal complaint submitted by humanitarian activists alleging serious violations tied to the boarding of the aid ship Madleen on June 8, which was en route to deliver food, medicine, and medical supplies to civilians in Gaza. The complaint, lodged by member Sergio Toribio and the Committee of Solidarity with the Arab Cause in Spain, accuses Netanyahu and key defense officials—including Vice Admiral David Saar Salama—of...