A demonstrator against Israel’s involvement in the Tour de France was quickly arrested after trying to disturb the prestigious bicycle race.
The man jumped in a barricade at the finish line and ran to the racers, reportedly objections to the participation of Israel and wearing non -created items.
Security personnel quickly acted with one guard who intercepted the demonstrator just 25 meters from the finish line, tackles him and then threw him powerfully over the barrier in the crowd.
The dramatic moment unfolded during phase 11 of the three-week competition when leading cyclists approached the end of the 97.5-Mile route around Toulouse in the South of France.
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(LR) Stage winner Jonas Abrahamsen of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility and Mauro Schmid from Switzerland and Team Jayco Alula Sprint to the finish during the 112nd Tour de France 2025, phase 11, in Toulouse, France. (Dario Belingheri/Getty images)
Video images of the incident quickly spread online and showed the man who wore a shirt with the text “Israel from the Tour” and hold a keffiyeh, a scarf that is often associated with support for the Palestinian case.
“These Pro Palestinians are really the worst people. Imagine you waste your life,” a person commented on the video.
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Tim Merlier from Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step celebrates at the finish line as a stage winner on July 13, 2025, in Cheateauroux, France. (Tim De Waele/Getty images)
“Tour de France Security played a non-Israeli demonstrator ran on the circuit, but was tackled, throttled ear and liberated in a fast move,” another person noted.
The protest took place after the forest movement (BDS) (BDS) movement of the Boycot, the Divent and Sanctions) called the Israel Premier-Tech team “Team Genocide” and called for non-violent demonstrations on large bicycle events where the team competes, including the Giro d’Irance.
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Fans wave flags during the team presentation before the 112nd Tour de France July 3, 2025 in Lille, France. (Tim De Waele/Getty images)
The group called for more “peaceful protests” along the route.
“Let’s ensure that the roads are closed to perpetrators of genocide,” The group stated on its website.
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The Tour de France, consisting of 21 phases, will close July 27 along the Champs-Elysées in Paris.
