Cyclists and supporters of Palestinian human rights took to the streets in 20 cities across the world on Saturday,

Calls are mounting for the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the governing body of cycling, to take action to relocate the start of the famed Giro d’Italia cycling race from Israel.

PLO Executive Committee Member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi condemned Giro d’Italia for bowing to pressure from Israel’s right-wing coalition government over references to West Jerusalem on its website.

After Israeli ministers threatened to withdraw sponsorship from the Giro d'Italia over use of the term "West Jerusalem," race organizers chose to recognise Israel’s illegal annexation of occupied East Jerusalem.

Irrefutable evidence shows the Giro d’Italia is whitewashing Israel’s military occupation and apartheid policies against Palestinians.

Famed Italian cycling race will serve Israel’s propaganda efforts to cover-up its oppressive policies against Palestinians.