Israel accused Pedro Sanchez, the socialist Prime Minister of Spain, of inciting pro-Palestinian protests.

Pro-Palestinian protests have affected the Vuelta a España, with demonstrators blocking the route and forcing organizers to stop the stages. The Israeli government accuses left-wing politicians in Spain of incitement, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expresses his support for the protesters. Tensions have escalated, with Israel criticizing Spain for recognizing Palestinian statehood and imposing an arms embargo. Additionally, Spanish officials have been banned from Israel, and reactions to the protests are varied, with supporters and critics from both the left and the political right.