The world-famous Running of the Bulls in Pamplona has long drawn crowds and controversy, not only for its violent treatment of animals, but now also for its turn into a stage for anti-Israel protests.

This year, the festival wasn’t just marked by the chaos of bulls charging through narrow streets, but by chants, signs, and political displays targeting Israel. What began as a controversial cultural tradition has become a platform for public condemnation of the Jewish state, merging animal cruelty with political hostility.