The Cycling team Israel Prime Minister Tech has significantly criticized the escalation of the Pro-Palestinian protests on the tour of the Spain, but wants to continue participating in the Vuelta.
“As a professional cycling team, we remain committed to racing at Vuelta a Espana. Any other action would create a dangerous precedent in cycling, not only for Israel Prime Minister Tech but for all teams,” said a statement on Wednesday evening.
Previously, during the eleventh stage in Bilbao, there were the most violent protests to date Pro-Palestinian activists during the Vuelta, who are primarily directed against the participation of the Israeli team. Hundreds of motivated demonstrators from the Middle East conflict tried, among other things, to penetrate the route during the race in the finish area.
At the first crossing of the finish on the circuit there was delicate scenes. Several people were arrested and four police officers were injured. The race ended prematurely three kilometers before the finish. The Israel team is under constant police protection during the Vuelta.
“Israel Prime Minister Tech has expressed his respect for the right of everyone on protest,” it said in the message: “In any case, the behavior of the protesters today was not only dangerous, but also counterproductive for their concerns. In addition, the Basque cycling fans, who are among the best in the world, took the stage final.”