Madrid – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez requested on Monday Israel Pro-Palestine activists were banned from sporting events after the end of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in a chaotic scene. Madrid.
Israel’s Foreign Minister called Sanchez an “anti-Semitic and liar.”
Tensions between the two countries escalated in recent weeks as Spain’s left-wing government expressed support for protesters interrupting several stages of Vuelta, including the final stage on Sunday. Madridbecause the Israeli team is participating.
Sanchez talks to members of his Socialist Party. Israeljust like Russia, because it should not participate in international sports Gaza.
“Sports organizations should consider whether they are ethical or not Israel Continue to participate in international competitions. Why fire Russia after Ukraine invasion instead of expelling Israel After the invasion Gaza? “Sanchez said: “Until the savage Israel Should participate in any international competition. ”
Sánchez Israel Premier Tech placed the barrier on the road and clashed with police near the finish line. Authorities said the two were arrested, 22 were injured and did not take it seriously.
The Spanish government has expressed sympathy for protesters and recommended Israel The premier tech team should withdraw the three-week race, which becomes a diplomatic battlefield.
The team took the name from the uniform but was still in the game.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticized Sánchez’s post on X, which included a video link to a speech to Spanish leaders on Monday.
“An anti-Semitic and a liar,” Sar wrote. “Does it Israel Invasion Gaza October 7 or Hamas terrorist invasion Israel Since the Holocaust, the massacre of Jews has been the worst? ”
war Gaza Militants who began with Hamas leading rushing into the south Israel On October 7, 2023, about 1,200 people were killed, most of them civilians, and 251 people were kidnapped. Gaza and Israel I believe 20 is still alive.
Israel’s Retaliatory attack killed more than 67,000 Palestinians Gaza The Ministry of Health did not say how many civilians or combatants were. The offensive makes most of the Gaza Two million people have caused widespread damage and severe hunger.
As the war takes root, Israel More and more isolated people are becoming more and more isolated, Spain is at the forefront of more and more European countries Israel Due to heavy losses from civilians. Countries, including the UK and France, say they plan to recognize the Palestine state, and the European Commission president calls for the expansion of trade relations between Europe and Europe to Israel.
Europe’s IsraelSo far, its limited sanctions and condemnations have had little effect.
Madrid’s Conservative Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida also criticized Sánchez and described Sunday’s events as a sad day The Spanish capital.
Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard, who led the overall classification into the final stage, was declared the champion of Vuelta, but the customary podium ceremony was cancelled.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned protesters for “destroying” race and criticized Sánchez for “praise” the protests.
“Instead, I want to praise athletes and everyone who doesn’t harm others,” she wrote on Instagram.
