Spain's government has taken a significant step regarding military exports by vetoing seven transits of ships carrying weapons and denying 57 export operations involving military or dual-use (civil and military) products to Israel. According to official statistics provided to Congress, these rejections occurred in 2024 and the first half of 2025. The exports to the Israeli state were notably reduced to zero last year after reaching 1.4 million in 2024.

The denied transit permits included notable ships such as the Maesk Denver, Maesk Seletar, and Marianne Danica, which were prohibited from stopping at Spanish ports like Algeciras and Cartagena. The actions prompted the Maritime Commission to open a sanctioning dossier against Spain, indicating the sensitivity and international scrutiny surrounding Spain's military export policies, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This policy shift reflects a broader trend in Spain and possibly a response to increased public demand for more restrictive measures on military dealings with Israel amid ongoing regional tensions. The implications of these decisions could influence not only Spain's domestic policies but also its international relations within the EU and with other countries involved in the Israeli-Palestinian issue, as military exports become a hotly debated topic globally.