Pro-Palestine Protesters Block Israel-Premier Tech During Stage Five Team Time Trial at 2025 Vuelta; Director Plans Complaint

During stage five of the 2025 Vuelta a España, the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team's time trial was interrupted by protesters displaying Palestine flags and a banner reading "Neutrality is Complicity. Boycott Israel." The demonstration occurred during the team time trial segment, causing a disruption to the race. The team's director expressed indignation over the incident and announced plans to file a complaint against the activists. The protest was widely reported by multiple international news outlets, highlighting the political tensions intersecting with the sporting event.