Spain-Israel Blockade: India Speaks Out On Allegations Of Sending Arms From Chennai For Rafah Ops
Spain refused entry to a Danish-flagged vessel carrying explosives from India to Israel, marking the first such action. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares cited Spain's stance against arms proliferation in the Middle East. India acknowledged the reports but refrained from detailed comments. The incident aligns with Spain's commitment to block arms shipments to Israel. Meanwhile, India-Israel defense ties continue amid reports of increased ammunition demand from Israel.
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00:00 Spain denies entry to Danish cargo ship.
00:07 India becomes the unwanted victim in question.
00:13 Is Delhi assisting Israel's war in Gaza?
00:19 Spain has made headlines by refusing entry to a Danish flagged vessel, the Morian Danica,
00:24 carrying 26.8 tons of explosive from India to Israel.
00:33 This marks the first time Spain has taken such an action as confirmed by the Foreign
00:37 Minister Jos Manuel Alvarez.
00:41 The cargo, dispatched by Siddhartha Logistics Corporation of India, was destined for Israel
00:46 Cargo Logistics ICL but was denied permission to dock at the port of Cartagena on 21 May.
00:54 Alvarez emphasized Spain's stance against contributing to arms proliferation in the
00:59 conflict-ridden Middle East, citing the region's need for peace over weapons.
01:04 Meanwhile, the Indian government, represented by External Affairs Minister Spokesman Randhir
01:10 Jaiswal, also acknowledged the reports but he refrained from providing any detailed comment
01:15 on the matter.
01:17 Alvarez retariated Spain's commitment to blocking arms shipment to Israel, aligning with its
01:22 broader diplomatic stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
01:27 The Danish flagged cargo ship, Morianna Danica, departed from India with 27 tons of explosives,
01:32 according to the Spanish newspaper.
01:34 It had requested permission to call at the southeastern port of Cartagena on 21 May.
01:42 But the Spanish government refused entry.
01:45 This decision by Pedro Sánchez's government follows the call of some Spanish politicians
01:49 to block another vessel, the Borkum, believed by a pro-Palestinian group to be carrying
01:54 arms to Israel.
01:55 However, that is a different talk.
01:57 The focal point of the narrative sparking global debate right now is that the ship was
02:01 loaded in Chennai, India before setting sail for Israel.
02:07 India advocates for global peace, even urging Netanyahu to cease bombing Rafah during Ramadan.
02:13 However, reports of explosives being transported from India's Chennai to Israel have surfaced.
02:20 While there is no confirmation that the shipment originated from India, recent developments
02:24 suggest that India may be supporting Israel's military efforts.
02:29 Just a week ago, according to a media report by The Wire, publicly available records indicated
02:34 that Munitions India Limited, a government company, a public-centred enterprise under
02:38 the Ministry of Defence, had been permitted to ship its product to Israel as recently
02:43 as January 2024.
02:47 The company reapplied on 18 April to export the same product in a follow-up order from
02:53 Israel.
02:54 Meanwhile, authorities are currently reviewing the approval of the company's second export
02:58 to Israel.
02:59 The reports from February this year also indicated an increase in Israel's demand for ammunition
03:04 attributed to ongoing operations.
03:07 According to a source speaking to Reuters, Israel's need for ammunition has been growing.
03:12 Furthermore, India and Israel have fostered a strong defence partnership over the years
03:17 marked by trust and common strategic interest.
03:20 At the core of this collaboration lies the exchange of defence technologies and expertise
03:25 benefiting both the nations.
03:28 Amid the shifting geopolitical dynamics, their alliance remains robust, grounded in shared
03:32 values and strategic goals and so it is most likely that it was a shipment which was related
03:39 to India.
03:39 [Music]