Overview

• Stage 11 on September 3 was stopped 3 km from the finish in Bilbao with no winner after pro‑Palestinian protesters threatened to enter the roadway, officials said.
• The previous day, activists crossing the route caused Intermarché‑Wanty rider Simone Petilli to crash, according to press accounts.
• Israel‑Premier Tech reported death threats to its riders and confirmed in a team statement that it will continue competing.
• Spain’s foreign minister José Manuel Albares said he favors expelling the team but acknowledged the decision lies with race organizers and the UCI.
• The UCI condemned the disruptions and stressed political neutrality, while organizers contacted the governing body for guidance and reportedly asked the team to withdraw after the Bilbao finish.