Protests Pro-Palestina interrupts Cycling Return from Spain and mark Emmy

The weekend was marked by protests against Palestinian genocide perpetrated by Israel. The final stage of Vuelta to España in Madrid was interrupted on Sunday (15) by pro-Palestinian demonstrations and against the participation of the Israeli team Israel Premier Tech.

At the Emmy ceremony in Los Angeles, artists exhibited flags and tracks by the ceasefire in Gaza, turning the event into another stage of international complaint.

Hundreds of people occupied the circuit in downtown Madrid, overthrew metal barriers and forced the suspension of the 21st stage, which should end the three -week cycling competition.

The blockade occurred in the immediate vicinity of the Atocha Station and Paseo Del Prado, preventing the platoon entry into the final circuit of the return, which traditionally passes through Cibeles, Calle Alcalá and Gran Vía.

Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark was declared winner, but was prevented from crossing the finish line and there was no podium ceremony.

The organization reported that the decision to end the event earlier was taken “for security reasons.” More than a thousand police officers were mobilized in Madrid, but failed to prevent the blockade.

After the suspension, isolated clashes occurred, with protesters throwing water bottles and objects against the security forces.

The protests specifically aimed at the presence of the Israel Premier Tech team, sponsored by an ally controlled health company near Benjamin Netanyahu.

The sponsorship was denounced by Spanish groups of solidarity with Palestine as part of Israel’s “whitening strategy” through the sport.

Since the first stages of the race, similar acts have occurred in different Spanish cities, revealing the strength of a mobilization that echoes historical boycott, such as the international movement against South African apartheid.

In a rally on the same day, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez supported the mobilization: “Our respect and recognition to athletes and our admiration for the Spanish people who mobilizes for fair causes such as Palestine.”

Protests also mark the Emmy ceremony in Los Angeles

The manifestations in solidarity with Gaza arrived at Emmy, the main award of American TV, transforming the red carpet and the stage into a denunciation space of the genocide committed by Israel.

Actress Hannah Einbinder, winner of the best supporting actress in a comedy series for Mediocreended the speech on the Emmy stage with the phrase saying “Freedom for Palestine.”

Behind the scenes, he said he was obliged, as Jewish, to distinguish his religion and culture from what he called the “Israeli ethnonational state.”

“It’s a matter very close to my heart. Our religion and culture are secular and important institutions, totally separated from this kind of state,” he said.

Einbinder used a brooch from the artists4ceasefire collective (artists by the ceasefire, translation) and recalled that the group requires immediate ceasefire and entry of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Another symbolic moment was starred by Spanish actor Javier Bardem, nominated for the best supporting actor of miniseries by monsters.

On the red carpet, using a Palestinian Keffiyeh, he stated: “Here I am today, denouncing genocide in Gaza. The International Genocide Studies Association has already stated that it is genocide. That’s why we ask for commercial, diplomatic and sanctions against Israel.

In an interview, Bardem reiterated that he will not work with institutions that have bonds with Israel. “I can’t work with someone who justifies or supports genocide. It’s simple,” he said.

Javier Bardem: “I will not work with anyone who justifies the genocide, that simple … The world has changed, in Spain thousands and thousands of people have stopped the cycling return due to the whitening of the genocide of the Israeli team.” pic.twitter.com/nUaLlEHDi9

– Julián Macías Tovar (@julianmaciast) September 15, 2025

He is part of the list of 1,500 artists who signed a cultural boycott, inspired by the movement that helped overthrow apartheid in South Africa. Among the names are Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Colman, Tilda Swinton, Ava Duvernay, Yorgos Lanthimos, Gael García Bernal, Emma Stone and Riz Ahmed.

Actress Meg Stalter, also from the cast of Hacks, appeared with a black bag marked by the white tape “Cease Fire!”, In support of the campaign for the immediate ceasefire.

On social networks, Einbinder and other artists shared complaints about hunger in Gaza and asked: “Our appeal has not changed-we demand immediate and permanent ceasefire, unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid and liberation from hostages.”