Socialist deputies within the PSOE party have expressed confusion and resignation regarding the Spanish government’s response to recent developments concerning Ceuta. Many admit they do not understand Prime Minister Sánchez’s strategy for the Spanish city of Ceuta and find it “difficult” to defend. Internal criticism suggests the government is currently maintaining "unsustainable" positions. Sources within the party acknowledge the significant, and largely unspoken, role of Morocco in the current situation, with one representative stating there’s an “elephant in the room.” This internal dissent highlights a growing disconnect between the government's approach and the concerns of its own representatives regarding Ceuta, and particularly its relationship with Morocco. The situation presents a challenge to the PSOE’s ability to present a unified front on a sensitive geopolitical issue.