Israel–Premier Tech responds to Vuelta protests: Team removes 'Israel' from jersey

The first reports of a changed Israel-Premier Tech came in the early afternoon. Journalist Daniel Friebe reported that the team had decided to ride with a new jersey. The team would ride without the name ‘Israel’ on their jerseys for the rest of the Vuelta. Incidentally, the Brit reported that the team would not be changing its name permanently, as other journalists had suggested.

Confirmation came later that day. Marco Frigo posed in the new, slightly modified kit. "In the interest of prioritizing the safety of our riders and the entire peloton, in light of the dangerous nature of some protests at the Vuelta, Israel – Premier Tech has issued riders with team monogram-branded kit for the remainder of the race," the team said in a statement via social media: no more Israel on the team's jerseys.

But otherwise, little has changed. “The team name remains Israel – Premier Tech but the monogram kit now aligns with the branding decisions we have previously adopted for our vehicles and casual clothing.” The team has also kept the old design: the logo, based on the Star of David, is still visible. No other measures have been taken yet, and Israel-Premier Tech will remain in the Vuelta.