Overview

• The squad removed the word “Israel” from race kits, citing the dangerous nature of some protests and the safety of riders and the peloton.
• The step extends earlier moves to strip the inscription from team vehicles and other apparel.
• Riders will wear the altered design for the remaining stages of the race, while the official name Israel-Premier Tech remains unchanged.
• Pro-Palestinian interventions prompted an unplanned early finish to the 11th stage, according to reports carried by Reuters.
• Demonstrations have targeted the team and owner Sylvan Adams, who has described the outfit as an ambassador for Israel.