More than 20 police officers were injured at pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid

In Madrid, during the final of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race, pro–Palestinian protesters blocked the movement of the Israeli Israel-Pro Tech team, and two protesters were detained. As a result of the incident, 22 police officers were injured. This was reported on September 14 by the newspaper El Rais.

"About 100,000 people took part, two were detained, and 22 police officers were injured during the dispersal," the newspaper reports, citing the words of the government delegation.

The last stage of the Vuelta a Espana was cancelled due to protests. Pro-Palestinian activists opposed to Israel's actions in Gaza have been expressing dissatisfaction with the team's participation for several weeks. Today, they managed to block the race as the team entered Madrid.

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On September 14, Reuters reported that seven Israeli chess players refused to participate in the Open Basque Country international tournament in the Spanish city of Sestao after public statements from the organizers who opposed the arrival of athletes and asked them to withdraw from the competition due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the flag of Palestine will be displayed among the flags of all participating countries as a sign of solidarity.

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