Spanish bank chairman apologizes after Israeli clients report account restrictions

Banco Sabadell’s chairman apologized after Israeli clients in Spain reported account restrictions and delayed transfers, saying revised procedures followed an internal compliance misunderstanding.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Banco Sabadell logo can be seen behind leaves on top of a building outside Madrid, Spain, April 13, 2016.(photo credit: REUTERS/Andrea Comas)

A major Spanish bank chairman apologized for what he described as an internal compliance misunderstanding after Israeli clients in Spain reported account restrictions and delayed transfers linked to new government measures.

In a letter revealed by The Jerusalem Post, Banco Sabadell chairman Josep Oliu wrote to President Isaac Herzog expressing support for Israel and saying the bank had revised its procedures after some internal teams’ early handling may have created the wrong impression about its treatment of Israeli customers.

Hamas says Trump’s Gaza Plan ‘leans toward Israel’ but vows to ‘examine’ it amid global praise for peace proposal

Palestinian Authority cautiously welcomes plan but reiterates its claim to Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, September 29 2025 Photo: Avi Ohayon (GPO)

After U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a plan to end the Gaza War on Monday evening, spokesmen for the terror organization Hamas said they hadn’t received the proposal yet.

Senior Hamas official Muhammad Mardawi told the Qatari Al Jazeera channel that the peace plan is biased toward Israel while stressing that no Palestinian group has received the plan in a written form.

Greece Is Keen to Expand Ties with Israel

BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,340, April 8, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On March 30, 2025, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Fifteen years after the historic visit to the Israeli capital by then-premier George Papandreou, which paved the way for the ongoing Greek-Israeli friendship, the two countries are continuing to advance their strategic partnership. The necessity for closer ties with the Jewish State has become a critical element of Greek foreign and military policy, and there is political consensus on the value of the relationship. New defense synergies that will likely complement older agreements are currently on the agenda.

Why were Evangelical leaders so impressed with Israeli President Herzog during our meeting on Monday? Here’s what they told me

Israeli President Isaac Herzog (center) chatting on Monday with Joel C. Rosenberg, Joshua Fund president and ALL ISRAEL NEWS editor-in-chief, and Chad Connelly, founder/CEO of Faith Wins, at the President’s Residence. (photo credit: Sam Roberts, Joshua Fund)

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL – As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald J. Trump at the White House in Washington on Monday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog was welcoming nearly 50 American pastors, ministry leaders, and our spouses to his Official Residence at nearly the same time.

The hour-long meeting was off-the-record.

Thus, I’m not at liberty to share direct quotes of what Herzog told us.

Azerbaijan: Augmenting the Abraham Accords

Since the 1990s, Azerbaijan has played a considerable role in bolstering Israel’s security and enhancing its access to energy.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev in Baku on May 30, 2023. Credit: Haim Zach/GPO.

(April 16, 2025 / JNS)  “The Abraham Accords were the greatest foreign policy accomplishment of Trump’s first administration; he has made it clear that his new administration will seek to expand them.”           “Forbes,” March 8, 2025

Two recent media reports underscored the emerging international stature of the Caucasian republic of Azerbaijan and its ties to Israel.

Europa puede y debe ser parte de la victoria israelí

Olaf Scholz e Isaac Herzog en Jerusalén Foto: GPO/Maayan Toaff

Para completar su victoria sobre el eje de Irán de agresión, Israel necesita no solo a Estados Unidos, sino también a las principales potencias de Europa. Esas potencias tienen la oportunidad de cosechar los beneficios de la victoria de Israel y ser parte del “día después” cooperando con la Administración estadounidense entrante y cambiando la prédica por el realismo.

El 7 de octubre de 2023, Israel fue humillado, traumatizado y amenazado por el anillo de agresión yihadista de múltiples frentes de Irán. Hoy, Israel ha ganado la partida. El “Anillo de Fuego” iraní ha sido desmantelado, dejando a Irán a la defensiva. Tres de los proxies [representantes] de Irán –Hamás, Hezbollah y el régimen de Assad– han sido neutralizados o eliminados. Los hutíes en Yemen todavía

Trump will bring ‘something bold, of biblical proportion to Mideast’, says incoming ambassador Huckabee

Huckabee says Gaza could have been Singapore, Hamas turned it into Haiti.

Mike Huckabee speaks during a campaign event at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Incoming U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was interviewed on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, where he claimed President Donald Trump is bringing a change “of biblical proportion” to the Middle East.

Speaking shortly after Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s interview on the same show, Huckabee said, “What the Israelis want is something simple: They want peace. They want their people home.”

Netanyahu raises UK arms export freeze in talks with Starmer

UK understood to be waiting for report into level humanitarian aid supplies reaching Gaza.

By Lee Harpin

A handout photo that the Prime Minister's Office says shows Benjamin Netanyahu approving an airstrike on Beirut targeting Hezbollah's main headquarters, September 27, 2024. (Prime Minister's Office)

Benjamin Netanyahu raised the issue of weapons export licences to Israel frozen by the UK during a telephone conversation with Keir Starmer this week.

According to an official Israeli report of the talks the UK Prime Minister told his Israeli counterpart an “evaluation” of the matter is now being carried out.

Hamas shows sign of life from kidnapped 19-year-old IDF soldier Liri Albag in latest propaganda video

‘It tore our hearts to pieces,’ says Albag family, allows publication of images.

All Israel News Staff

Liri Albag in a Hamas video (Photo: Screenshot)

After 456 days in captivity, Hamas released a sign of life from 19-year-old IDF soldier Liri Albag, who was kidnapped by terrorists from her base in Nahal Oz during the invasion and massacre on Oct. 7, 2023.

Since then, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad have released several videos and images of the hostages, using them in a campaign of psychological warfare and propaganda to increase domestic pressure on the Israeli government to secure a deal.

Netanyahu elogia a Carter por el tratado de paz con Egipto: “Siempre recordaremos su papel”

Anwar al Sadat, Jimmy Carter y Menachem Begin tras la firma de los acuerdos de paz en Whashington en 1979 Foto: Sa'ar Ya'acov / GPO

El primer ministro, Benjamín Netanyahu, dijo a través de su oficina este lunes que “siempre recordarán el papel” del expresidente estadounidense Jimmy Carter en la firma del tratado de paz entre Israel y Egipto durante la década de los setenta.

“Siempre recordaremos el papel del presidente Carter en la creación del primer tratado de paz árabe-israelí firmado por el primer ministro, Menáchem Begin, de Israel y el presidente, Anwar el Sadat, de Egipto”, recoge un mensaje publicado en redes sociales un día después del fallecimiento de Carter a los 100 años.

Netanyahu: Israel will do whatever it takes to return hostages

The prime minister met with the four rescued hostages and their families at Sheba Medical Center, praising the soldiers who carried out the operation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, meets with rescued hostage Noa Argamani, right, and her father, Yaakov, center, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel on June 8, 2024. Credit: GPO.

(June 9, 2024 / JNS)  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Saturday night with the four freed Hamas hostages and their families at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, praising the soldiers who carried out the daring daytime rescue operation in Gaza earlier in the day.

Michael Douglas visits Kibbutz Be’eri: ‘How do you recover from something like this?’

Douglas later met with President Herzog where he was presented with the yellow ribbon pin, and dog-tag necklace worn in support of the hostages and their families.

By JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL and JN REPORTER

Michal Douglas in Kibbutz Be'eri. June 2, 2024. Courtesy: Twitter

American film star Michael Douglas visited Kibbutz Be’eri on Sunday where over 100 people were slaughtered on October 7.

“I met people here who believed in peace, who hosted their Palestinian neighbors in their homes. Now I ask, how do you recover from something like this? How do you conquer the urge for revenge? It will take generations, if at all,” Douglas said during his visit to the Kibbutz.

'Hamas loves Biden,' Ben-Gvir declares

Shortly after, Israeli figures took to X, responding to the minister's comments.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks at a convention in Jerusalem on January 28, calling for Israel to rebuild settlements in the Gaza Strip.(photo credit: RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS)

Ministers from Israel's far-right parties on Thursday expressed their discontent at US President Joe Biden's comments in a CNN interview on Wednesday that he would stop US some weapon aid to Israel if the IDF would launch a large-scale operation in Rafah.

Herzog: World must work ‘decisively and defiantly’ against Iran

“It’s clear the Israelis are making a decision to act. We hope they do so in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible," said visiting British FM David Cameron.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog (center) meets in Jerusalem with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, April 17, 2024. Photo by Maayan Toaf/GPO.

(April 17, 2024 / JNS)  Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday urged the international community to confront Iran, as Jerusalem prepares a response to the Islamic Republic’s massive drone and missile attack over the weekend.

“The whole world must work decisively and defiantly against the threat posed by the Iranian regime, which is seeking to undermine the stability of the entire region,” Herzog said after meeting the foreign ministers of Britain and Germany in Jerusalem.

Israel mulls response to Iranian attack

The IDF and allied militaries intercepted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles fired by Tehran and its terror proxies.

JOSHUA MARKS

An F-15 fighter jet is seen at an unidentified airbase after successfully protecting Israel’s airspace from an Iranian attack, April 14, 2024. Credit: IDF.

(April 14, 2024 / JNS)  Israel’s airspace reopened on Sunday morning following an unprecedented direct attack by Iran during the overnight hours that saw over 300 drones and missiles fired at the Jewish state.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment on Sunday morning with other senior security officials. He praised the coordinated defensive response to the attack, which stopped the

Blinken arrives in Israel to discuss hostages, Gaza and threat of regional war

'We'll have an opportunity to sit with the families of some of the hostages and discuss our relentless efforts to bring everyone home,' he says during meeting with President Herzog.

By JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Photo credits: Amos Ben-Gershom (GPO)

US secretary of state Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday to discuss plans for Gaza, the release of hostages and the looming threat of a regional war.

He visited Turkey, Greece, Jordan, UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia before he arrived in Israel late Monday.

“We’ll have an opportunity

Herzog a la CNN: Los terroristas de Hamás tenían manuales para torturar y secuestrar personas

El presidente Isaac Herzog señaló al canal norteamericano que los combatientes del grupo terrorista islámico palestino Hamás que atacaron el sur de Israel, la semana pasada, y perpetraron allí una feroz masacre llevaban manuales con instrucciones detalladas para torturar y secuestrar.

Isaac Herzog visita el kibutz Beeri tras la masacre Foto: GPO

“Esto fue encontrado en el cuerpo de uno de los terroristas, este es un folleto, está bien, este folleto es una guía con instrucciones, cómo entrar en áreas civiles, en un kibutz (aldea agrícola colectiva), una ciudad, un moshav (aldea agrícola cooperativa), como penetrar”, explicó Herzog durante una entrevista ofrecida a la

Netanyahu meets with Blinken in Jerusalem

The Israeli prime minister thanked the top U.S. diplomat for his support "in the war of eliminating Hamas and securing the release of our hostages."

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, Nov. 30, 2023. Photo by Amos Ben Gershom/GPO.

(November 30, 2023 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at his office in Jerusalem on Thursday afternoon.

It is the fourth time the top U.S. diplomat has visited the Jewish state since the war against Hamas began on Oct. 7.

Rewriting Hatikva: The significance of President Herzog’s speech

In asserting the hope that we can strive to 'heal our fractured world,' Herzog put forward a new conception of Zionism.

US Vice President Kamala Harris (L) and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) look on as President Isaac Herzog addresses a Joint Session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, July 19, 2023. (Saul Loeb/AFP)

Amid the wide acclaim given to President Isaac Herzog for his speech to a Joint Session of Congress marking Israel’s 75th birthday, I believe that in his closing remarks, he has challenged the Jewish people to redefine the very notions of Zionism and the State of Israel.

He said: “The Israeli national anthem, ‘Hatikva,’ is a song of hope. The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks wrote that in Judaism, hope is an active virtue, which requires a great deal of courage. Hope is the belief that together we can make the world

Knesset passes first judicial reform weakening High Court’s power

Senior Yesh Atid lawmaker, Ram Ben-Barak, told Jewish News that the law was passed by "extremists" and will "damage" Israel's democracy.

By JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL

Israel’s parliament the Knesset passed a law on Monday which will dramatically weaken the High Court of Justice’s power.

The “reasonableness law”, which will will bar the High Court from striking down government decisions and appointments of ministers deemed “unreasonable,” passed with 64 votes for and 0 against, as the entire opposition boycotted the vote.

Opposition lawmakers were chanting “shame, shame” at the government during the Knesset vote.