Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company

In Madrid, Spain, the government has decided to stop a controversial $7.5 million ammunition purchase deal from Israel. The decision came after criticism from left-wing allies in the governing coalition, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to intervene and cancel the contract with Israeli company IMI Systems. This move follows Spain’s previous commitments to cease selling weapons to Israel, with the ammunition intended for the Civil Guard, Spain’s semi-military police force. Despite initial plans to go ahead with the deal to avoid compensation payments, the government ultimately chose to rescind the contract. The decision has sparked debate among Spaniards, with varying opinions on the matter.