Overview

• The team announced it will rename and rebrand for the 2026 season to move away from its Israeli identity, with the new name to be revealed soon.
• Owner Sylvan Adams will step back from day-to-day involvement and no longer serve as spokesperson, focusing on his role with the World Jewish Congress.
• Premier Tech and Factor Bikes said continued sponsorship required removing the term ‘Israel’ and adopting a new brand image.
• Organisers excluded the team from the Giro dell’Emilia over public security concerns after Vuelta a España stages were disrupted and in some cases shortened or canceled by protests.
• The squad removed ‘Israel’ from jerseys during the Vuelta; it is privately owned, registered in Israel, and its roster is largely non‑Israeli.