Pro-Palestine protest halts Spain cycling finale in Madrid

Pro-Palestine demonstrators disrupted the final stage of Spain’s premier cycling race in Madrid, forcing an early halt after clashing with riot police. The protest specifically targeted the Israel-Premier Tech team over Israel’s war on Gaza, with crowds toppling barriers and entering the route. The event also highlighted political divisions within Spain, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez praised the mobilization while Madrid’s Mayor accused him of instigating the protests.