During stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia in Naples, two protesters disrupted the race, holding messages against Israel's presence at the event amid the Gaza war. The protest caused delays for riders Taco van der Hoorn and Enzo Paleni as they neared the finish line. One protester, a 67-year-old man, was arrested and charged with assault after running onto the road again when the peloton passed. The protest and subsequent police action were highlighted on social media, capturing the attention of viewers despite not being aired live on television.
"With 3km to go, those protesters came onto the road. Suddenly, there was someone in front of me with a ribbon and who knows what else he had. I came to a complete standstill..."
"The protest appears to be linked to Israel-Premier Tech's presence at the Giro and the ongoing Gaza war, with banners stating 'Israel out of the Giro d'Italia'."
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