Migration

Rubber bullets fired as Spain moves migrants from Ceuta beach camps

About 10,000 people remain in the North African enclave following July’s unprecedented border rush, authorities said.

|ByREUTERS
People wait for relocation at Benitez beach settlement following the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco, in Ceuta, Spain, September 16, 2026.
A Department of Homeland Security US Customs and Border Protection sign is seen at their headquarters in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on August 8, 2026 in Washington, DC.

ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting taken into custody after Texas extradition standoff

Initial efforts to arrest Castro were thwarted when the ICE agent returned to his home state of Texas, leading Minnesota officials to issue a warrant for his arrest.

|ByREUTERS
Rescuers help a migrant disembarking from a Spanish coast guard vessel at the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, September 3, 2026.

Five dead on migrant boat rescued off Canary Islands, aid group says toll may be higher

Three survivors were in serious condition and were airlifted to the hospital, while another 41 disembarked at the port of Arguineguin on Gran Canaria in the early hours of Thursday.

|ByREUTERS
Residents carrying Spanish flags take part in a protest demanding government action and calling for the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in the North African Spanish city of Ceuta, August 30, 2026.

Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis

“After July 30th and 31st, there was an expansion of these hoaxes and this disinformation by social networks associated with both Russia and Israel," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.

|BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA

US still searching for state to accept Palestinians from Gaza, Israeli cabinet told

Israel and US 'working together' to advance Gazan migration plan, minister tells cabinet • Ofer Winter tipped to head new Israeli office

MARCH 23, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
US President Donald Trump (L), and Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz (R) over a backdrop of Gazans evacuating from damaged properties; illustrative.

Letters to the Editor January 13, 2025: Seeming derangement

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

JANUARY 13, 2025ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

Gene study uncovers early migration from New Guinea

“Understanding the genetic structure of human groups is vital for developing treatments that are helpful rather than harmful”.

JANUARY 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Gene study uncovers early migration from New Guinea. Illustration.