Overview

• After protesters curtailed La Vuelta’s final stage in Madrid, Pedro Sánchez said neither Russia nor Israel should compete internationally until the “barbarie” ends.
• RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the broadcaster’s board on Tuesday to withdraw Spain from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates.
• Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar called Sánchez “antisemitic” and a “liar” and accused him of encouraging the protests.
• Authorities reported two arrests and 22 injuries at the Madrid protests that forced changes to the race’s finale.
• Spain canceled a near-€700 million rocket‑launcher contract tied to Israeli technology and is moving to formalize a full arms embargo, as several European broadcasters say they will skip Eurovision if Israel competes.