Spanish media on October 5 initially focused on the Gaza conflict, reporting on widespread protests against the "genocide" and Trump's announced agreement for partial troop withdrawal. Additionally, Prime Minister Sánchez's alleged strategy for early elections to divert attention from the Ábalos corruption trial was a prominent topic.
By early afternoon, the narrative shifted significantly towards the return of Spanish activists from the Gaza flotilla. Throughout the afternoon and evening, outlets detailed accusations of mistreatment by Israeli forces, including beatings, dragging, and tying. One conservative paper noted their return after admitting illegal entry into Israel. Concurrently, youth unrest in Morocco was highlighted as a threat to Mohamed VI's stability, and obstacles in peace negotiations between Hamas and Netanyahu were also covered.