Israeli cycling team withdraws from races in Italy over protest fears – Middle East Monitor

The Israeli cycling team, Israel-Premier Tech, announced on Thursday that it will withdraw from three races in Italy next week, citing fears of protests against its participation following Tel Aviv’s attack on the Sumud Aid Flotilla heading to Gaza.

On Wednesday evening, the Israeli navy carried out a raid lasting several hours on the flotilla while it was in international waters. The navy diverted dozens of vessels to Ashdod port in southern Israel and…