The government unilaterally cancelled its contract for Israeli ammunition after a coalition crisis, with Prime Minister Sánchez overruling Interior Minister Marlaska to appease Sumar and IU coalition partners who had threatened to leave the government. Israel immediately condemned the decision, accusing Spain of "sacrificing security for political reasons." Reports revealed the Israeli company had received €2.5 million in nine other government contracts since 2023.
Meanwhile, Pope Francis's chapel of rest remained open overnight to accommodate massive crowds of mourners, with over 50,000 people paying respects by midday. A prominent cardinal warned of a potential schism if the conclave selects a continuist Pope, highlighting tensions ahead of Saturday's funeral.
Sánchez also unveiled a €1.3 billion housing industrialization plan, while NATO contradicted his defense spending claims, placing Spain at the bottom of alliance expenditure.