Theories suggest a hybrid war aimed at recovering Ceuta and Melilla, with potential involvement from Morocco and Israel.

The entities involved

• Morocco →

  sovereign state in North Africa

  • Mass migration influx strains Ceuta's resources.Mon 14:34
  • Morocco agreed to upgrade diplomatic missions to full embassies.Mon 07:36
• Ceuta →

  autonomous city of Spain in North Africa

  • Migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, leading to political criticism from figures like Santiago Abascal regarding the handling of the crisis by Pedro Sánchez.Sun 13:40
  • Moroccan migrants are currently entering Ceuta, which is recognized as Spanish territory.Sat 15:40
• Melilla →

  autonomous city of Spain in North Africa

  • The new event discusses historical claims regarding the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla, noting they are disputed Moroccan cities and mentioning past occupations by Portugal and the Crown of Castile.Thu 21:45

Related events

• The status of Ceuta is affecting bilateral relations between Spain and Morocco.Fri 12:20
• Morocco's actions in Ceuta trigger a political crisis in Spain, while the US and UK back Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.Sep 8
• Moroccan security forces facilitated the influx of migrants into Ceuta, which is a territory of Spain.Sep 7
• Meloni's government introduced border checks for Arabs as economic refugees from Africa attempt to reach Ceuta.Aug 31
• Tensions rise between Morocco and Algeria over Western Sahara influence in the Maghreb, coinciding with Pedro Sánchez's diplomatic trip to Algeria.Aug 6