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The Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been excluded from an upcoming race in Italy because of concerns over potentially disruptive pro-Palestine protests.

Organizers of the Giro dell’Emilia, which is scheduled for Oct. 4, made the decision after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta amid Israel Premier Tech’s presence there. There, seven of the past 11 days of racing at the Vuelta were cut short or interrupted as Spain’s government estimated that more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage this month.

The protesters said their actions were aimed at denouncing Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, following Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

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