Overview

• Pro‑Palestinian demonstrators stepped into the road near Figueres around kilometer 24 of stage 5, briefly blocking Israel‑Premier Tech during the team time trial.
• Riders were forced to brake or slow and some navigated around the group, avoiding any crashes.
• The squad resumed racing after losing only a few seconds, and the stage continued without further incident.
• The team’s presence has drawn sustained criticism from some political parties and pro‑Palestinian groups.
• Ertzaintza has strengthened security for the upcoming Bilbao stage on September 3, including specific surveillance of the team’s hotel and bus.