Spain seeks to remove ads for rentals in illegal Israeli settlements

Spain’s leftist government has ordered seven online platforms to remove more than 100 listings for vacation rentals in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.The consumer affairs ministry said Tuesday it has identified 138 listings on platforms operating in Spain and notified the companies to “immediately remove or block” the content.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.Most of the international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, while Israel views them as largely legal.If they fail to comply, the platforms could face further government action, the statement said without specifying what the consequences would be.The move is part of measures adopted by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government backing Palestinians and condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.A decree approved by lawmakers in October includes an arms embargo on Israel and a ban on the advertising of