Summary
The United States Federal Maritime Commission is investigating three incidents in which Spain refusedport entry to ships reportedly carrying weapons to Israel. Two of the ships rejected in November were from the Danish shipping giant Maersk, and a third was rejected in May.
The refusal came after Spain formally announced it was recognizing Palestinian statehood. Spain also froze arm shipments to and from Israel following the decision. “The Middle East needs peace. That is why this first denial of authorization will start a policy for any boat carrying arms to Israel that wants to dock at a Spanish port.”
