Spain's PM urges barring Israel from global sports over human rights concerns ahead of U.S. envoy's visit.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel to be barred from international sports events, citing ongoing human rights concerns. The statement was made ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Israel, where he is set to meet with Israeli leadership. While the specific human rights issues were not detailed, the remarks reflect increasing international scrutiny of Israel’s actions. The call follows recent disruptions at a cycling race, underscoring growing tensions around sports participation and geopolitical disputes.