Spanish prime minister wants Israel banned from sports events after chaos at cycling race Updated 7 mins ago Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel to be banned from sports events. He made the statement on Monday after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in Madrid. Sánchez compared Israel to Russia, which has been boycotted from international sports events due to its invasion of Ukraine. He questioned the ethics of allowing Israel to participate in international competitions while its military campaign in Gaza continues. The disruption on Sunday involved protesters throwing barriers onto the road and clashing with police near the finish line.

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