On 30 July, 80,000 people entered European territory from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta.

Omissions

• The 80,000 figure corresponds to the combined inflow across 30 and 31 July 2026, not to 30 July alone as the claim states.
• Estimates varied considerably: initial official estimates cited around 49,000 (Anadolu Agency), while later figures ranged from 'over 70,000' (House of Commons Library) to 78,000 (BBC) and 'around 80,000' (El País, La Sexta). The claim selects the upper end of the range.
• The wording 'invaded'/'attack' is a political characterisation, not a neutral description of the migration event.

Sources

• PrimaryLa Moncloa — Consejo de Ministros / CNI report on the Ceuta migration crisisAnte el gran volumen y repercusión mediática del cruce del 30.07.2026, se prevé que la presión migratoria continúe en aumento.
• SecondaryEl País...Ceuta tras la entrada irregular, el pasado 30 y 31 de julio, de alrededor de 80.000 migrantes.
• SecondaryLa Sexta...por el que pasaron cerca de 80.000 personas el 30 de julio.
• SecondaryBBC NewsThe Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.
• SecondaryHouse of Commons Library (research briefing CBP-10987)At the end of July 2026, over 70,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco without authorisation.