"Speaking earlier on Sunday, Sanchez who has been a vocal critic of Israel's conduct in Gaza, accusing it of perpetrating a genocide against the Palestinians praised both those taking part in the Vuelta and those taking part in the protests. Today the Vuelta a Espana finishes and we show our absolute respect and recognition for the athletes, he told a crowd in Malaga. But [we also show] our admiration for the Spanish people who mobilise for just causes such as Palestine. Today Spain shines as an example and as a source of pride. It's [giving] an example to the international community by taking a step forward in defence of human rights."
"The race's final stage was abandoned after groups protesting against the participation of the Israel-Premier Tech team swamped the finish line area and presentation podium in central Madrid on Sunday night. Although Israel-Premier Tech is a private team and not a state one, its presence in the race had led to a series of demonstrations. Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had praised the team for not giving in to hate and intimidation, adding that it had made Israel proud. The protests culminated with 100,000 demonstrators gathering for Sunday's rally."
The Vuelta a Espana final stage was abandoned after pro-Palestinian demonstrators swamped the finish line and presentation podium in central Madrid. The Israel-Premier Tech team, a private outfit, faced repeated demonstrations because of its Israeli links. Around 100,000 people joined the culminating rally. The Spanish government reported 22 police officers injured and two arrests in clashes with protesters. Israel's prime minister praised the team for resisting intimidation. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez publicly praised both the athletes and those mobilising for Palestine, prompting opposition leaders to accuse him of causing international embarrassment and political fallout.
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