"I terminated my contract with just cause, as is every person's right when they are unable to continue performing their work under the existing circumstances, Gee said in a statement on social media. This decision was not taken lightly it followed an irreparable relationship with the team principal, as well as serious concerns related to racing for the team, both from a safety and personal-belief standpoint that weighed heavily on my conscience."
"I understand the team sees it differently ... however, I am now facing what I understand to be a damages claim said to exceed approximately 30 million euros for doing nothing more than exercising my fundamental rights as a professional and a person. It strengthens my belief that leaving the team was the right decision, regardless of the recent announcement of branding changes and cosmetic structural shifts."
Derek Gee terminated his contract with Israel-Premier Tech, citing safety and personal-belief concerns and an irreparable relationship with the team principal. The decision followed pro-Palestinian protests linked to Israel's offensive in Gaza and led to his withdrawal shortly before the Vuelta a España. Gee finished fourth overall at this year's Giro d'Italia but left the team without a contract or injury protection, a risk he accepted. The case is before the UCI arbitral board, and Israel-Premier Tech did not comment. Gee now faces an alleged damages claim said to exceed approximately 30 million euros.
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