Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the cycling in Spain, prompting calls for Israel to be banned. Photo: AP PHOTO

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel to be banned from sports events after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in chaotic scenes in Madrid.

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Speaking to members of his Socialist Party on Monday, Sánchez said Israel, just like Russia, should not be allowed to compete in international sports events because of its military campaign in Gaza.

"The sports organisations should consider whether it's ethica

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