French Olympian Suspended for Anti-Israel Social Media Posts
Muhammad Abdallah Kounta's past tweets supporting Hamas and condemning Zionists prompt action from French Athletics Federation.
- Kounta's tweets from 2021 to 2024 included hate speech against Zionists and praise for Hamas.
- The French Athletics Federation suspended Kounta and referred the case to the public prosecutor.
- Kounta apologized on social media, claiming his comments were taken out of context.
- French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra confirmed the suspension and condemned the remarks.
- Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics faced death threats and antisemitic chants from fans.
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