Israeli Athletes Face Threats at Paris OlympicsGaza Conflict
Israeli athletes report receiving coordinated threats intended to cause psychological distress, as regional tensions impact the 2024 Games.
- Paris prosecutors have opened an investigation into emailed death threats against Israeli athletes.
- Israeli athletes have also faced discriminatory gestures during competitions.
- The Palestinian delegation has used the Games to highlight the struggles of Gaza residents.
- Israeli Olympic Committee calls for the Games to remain a neutral space.
- Past Olympic tragedies and ongoing Middle East conflicts underscore current security concerns.
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