"Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has urged international sporting bodies to ban Israel from competitions, saying its treatment should mirror Russia's exclusion after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Speaking to his Socialist Party on Monday, Sanchez said Israel's participation in global events was incompatible with its assault on Gaza. list of 3 itemsend of list The sports organisations should consider whether it's ethical for Israel to keep participating in international competitions."
"Why expel Russia after the invasion of Ukraine and not expel Israel after the invasion of Gaza? he asked. Until the barbarity ends, neither Russia nor Israel should be in any international competition. His remarks came a day after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the closing stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race in Madrid, throwing barriers onto the course in protest at the participation of the Israeli team Israel-Premier Tech. Police clashed with demonstrators near the finish line, leaving 22 people injured and arresting two."
Spanish officials called for international sporting bodies to ban Israel from competitions, arguing Israel's participation is incompatible with its assault on Gaza. Officials questioned why Russia was expelled after invading Ukraine but Israel was not after the Gaza offensive, saying that until the violence ends neither country should compete internationally. Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the Vuelta a España, throwing barriers and targeting the Israel-Premier Tech team; police clashed with demonstrators, injuring 22 and making two arrests. Spain's sports minister echoed calls for bans as a double standard. Israeli officials accused Spain's stance of anti-Semitism and weaponising criticism of Israel.
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