Fact check: Italy has officially suspended new military equipment exports to Israel.

Verdict: verified — Trust Score 90/100

The post accurately claims that both Italy and Spain have officially suspended new military equipment exports to Israel. Italy suspended the automatic renewal of its defense cooperation agreement in April 2026, while Spain has implemented an arms embargo and cancelled defense contracts with Israel, with measures dating back to 2023 and 2025. This is confirmed by 6 sources.

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Platform: THREADS Author: @millesini --- Caption/Description --- Both Italy and Spain have officially suspended new military equipment exports to Israel. --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- PRESIDENZA DEL CONSIGLIO DEI MINISTRI PALAZZO CHIGI ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: THREADS Author: @millesini --- Caption/Description --- Both Italy and Spain have officially suspended new military equipment exports to Israel. --- Visible Text/Media --- On-screen text shows 'PRESIDENZA DEL CONSIGLIO DEI MINISTRI' and 'PALAZZO CHIGI', which are references to the Italian Prime Minister's Office and its official residence. --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Italy has officially suspended new military equipment exports to Israel. 2. Spain has officially suspended new military equipment exports to Israel. --- Verification Focus --- Italy suspend military exports Israel AP Reuters Spain suspend military exports Israel AP Reuters Italy Spain military exports Israel suspension fact check Italian government statement military equipment exports Israel Spanish government statement military equipment exports Israel

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  1. verified: Italy has officially suspended new military equipment exports to Israel.
    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced in April 2026 that Italy had suspended the automatic renewal of its defense cooperation agreement with Israel, citing the 'current situation' in the region. This agreement includes the exchange of military equipment and technology research. While some reports indicate Italy had already halted new arms sales since late 2023 or 2024, the 2026 decision formalizes a suspension of the broader defense pact.
  2. verified: Spain has officially suspended new military equipment exports to Israel.
    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced in September 2025 measures against Israel, including a ban on the export of military equipment. Spain has been applying an export ban on weapons to Israel since 2023 and has cancelled multiple defense contracts with Israeli firms in 2025. The Spanish government has also blocked transit permits for military cargo destined for Israel.

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