In the municipality of Sant Antoni, Ibiza, a Spanish-Israeli student and his family reported allegations to the Ministry of National Education in the Balearic Islands. The case centers on a teacher who also serves on the council of Unidas Podemos. The family claims the teenager, who is in the 4th year of secondary schooling, faced degrading treatment linked to the conflict in the Middle East and said to have occurred within the school community.
In a letter sent to EFE, the boy’s family states that they filed formal complaints with the regional Education Inspectorate on October 31, naming the Sa Serra Institute and the teacher involved. The family notes that they had previously raised concerns with the school administration, which they say did not resolve the issue and instead redirected the matter to school consultants. The events followed the wider context of the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7 and subsequent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza intensifying tensions and influencing classroom dynamics, according to the family’s account.
The family describes episodes of lack of respect and ongoing humiliation in front of classmates and other cohorts, contributing to a sense of unrest within the student. The family asserts that the student endured humiliation, psychological distress, and what they interpret as racial exclusion, noting that the teacher allegedly spoke negatively about the student to peers in the same class and in other classes.
The complaints also mention another student of Israeli origin at the same center who reportedly faced similar pressures and was seen in difficult moments with other staff. The family says that this student was subjected to chants such as cries of “Free Palestine” during interactions with colleagues, creating a tense atmosphere in the school setting.
The mother, who has two other children at the same school, criticized the broader pattern of political commentary by some teachers regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suggesting that such discourse could be interpreted as influencing or biasing students. The family indicated their intention to request an official review of the matter, highlighting concerns about the classroom environment and the potential impact on students’ well-being.
In response to the family’s report, the matter has drawn attention from educational authorities and minority community organizations. The family announced plans to present the case to the Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain to seek analysis within the framework of anti-Semitism monitoring and reporting channels, illustrating how disputes in school settings can intersect with broader social and ethnic tensions. These steps underscore the family’s aim to ensure a rigorous, independent evaluation of the classroom dynamics involved and to safeguard students against perceived discrimination or harassment. The situation remains under review by relevant authorities, with ongoing consideration of student welfare, educational standards, and the safeguarding of rights for all pupils involved.