# Protests against Israeli cultural presence in Madrid > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/protests-against-israeli-cultural-presence-in-madrid > Updated: 2026-10-17T23:36:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Batsheva Dance Company, an Israeli contemporary dance organization that receives subsidies from the Israeli state, performed at Madrid’s Teatros del Canal from October 15 to 17, 2026. The visit took place amid geopolitical tensions regarding the conflict in Gaza. During the performance period, approximately 200 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the venue to protest the company and call for a boycott. Some participants shouted at audience members, and Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato criticized the decision to host the troupe. Despite the demonstrations, the performance concluded with a standing ovation. In a separate action at the Museo Reina Sofía, the platform ‘Parar La Guerra’ launched a campaign titled ‘Netanyahu to the Criminal Court.’ Participants, including various political representatives, demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be held accountable by the International Criminal Court and called on political candidates to support the enforcement of arrest warrants related to actions in Gaza. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Batsheva Dance Company performs at Madrid's Teatros del Canal The Batsheva Dance Company performed at Madrid's Teatros del Canal in October 2026, amid discussions regarding the company's relationship with Israeli state subsidies and the ongoing regional conflict. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/batsheva-dance-company-performs-at-madrids-teatros-del-canal ### 2026-10-17: Madrid protesters target Batsheva Dance Company and Netanyahu Protesters in Madrid have demonstrated against the Batsheva Dance Company's performances and called for the International Criminal Court to prosecute Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the situation in Gaza. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madrid-protesters-target-batsheva-dance-company-and-netanyahu --- Cite as: Protests against Israeli cultural presence in Madrid. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/protests-against-israeli-cultural-presence-in-madrid