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2024 Paris Olympics

Sports have long been tainted with the boycott of Israeli athletes

Whether it's inventing an injury, refusing to shake hands or relinquishing contests altogether, athletes from countries hostile to Israel have come up with plenty of ways to avoid competing against its athletes, since their countries view it as legitimizing Israel on an international stage

Ze'ev Avrahami | 07.30.24

סלין דיון שרה למרגלות מגדל האייפל במשדר טקס פתיחת האולימפיאדה 2024 בפריז

Céline Dion Olympics opening comeback hailed as top moment of ceremony

Singer takes stage in first since early 2020 after health-related cancellations, including her Las Vegas residency and the Courage world tour

Ynetnews | 07.28.24

Artem Dolgopyat in Olympic finals despite mediocre performance

Dolgopyat arrives in Paris after a difficult year, suffering an Achilles tendon injury that still weighs him down; says he is under immense pressure to defend his title

Nadav Zenziper, Paris | 07.28.24

How Aliyah helped shape Israel's sports legacy

Immigration has significantly transformed Israeli athletics, with numerous immigrant athletes elevating the nation's sports scene, leading to Olympic finalists and record-breaking performances

Avinoam Porat | 07.26.24

Herzog says has faith in French security, after threats made

French paper says investigation underway after suspect posts threats on social media; president tells Israeli delegation the French authorities worked for months to ensure Israelis' safety while allowing them to feel like all others at the Games

Raz Shechnik, Nadav Zenziper | 07.26.24

Iran plans attack on Israeli delegation to Paris, minister says

Foreign minister says in post on X that the world must take action against Iran before it is too late, says sabotage of French train service is the work of Iran's 'axis of evil'

Ynet | 07.26.24

Police officers at a Paris train station

French train service sabotaged as Olympic Games kick-off

attack took place despite a massive security operation for the Games involving some 45,000 police, 10,000 soldiers and 2,000 private security staff

Associated Press | 07.26.24

הפגנה פרו פלסטינית בכיכר הרפובליקה בפריז

A day before Olympic opening ceremonies, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrations face off in Paris

Protesters chanted: 'Kick the Israelis out of the Olympic Games' while several dozen Jews shouted: 'There is no place for antisemitism in the Olympics'

Nadav Zenziper, Paris | 07.25.24

Iran behind intimidation campaign targeting Israeli Olympic athletes

Israel National Cyber Directorate reveals Iran is behind the intimidation campaign that sent threatening messages to Israeli athletes in the Olympic delegation and invited them to their own funerals

Nadav Zenziper, Paris | 07.25.24

תמונות של חברי המשלחת האולימפית הישראלית שפורסמו על ידי האקטיביסטים ברשת עם פרטים אישיים

Hackers post personal information of Israeli athletes in Paris games

Information includes personal photos, information from military service, online passwords; "Israeli military sent soldiers to Paris' hackers say, inciting violence

Raphael Kahan | 07.25.24

Anti-Israel protesters wave Palestinian flags, boo at Israel team in match

Israel's national soccer team played against Mali at the Parc de France Stadium; Coach Guy Luzon says protests make the team want to do better; Final core was 1-1 in the opening round of Group 4

Nadav Zenziper | 07.25.24

'Some gymnasts post support for Palestinians, I block them immediately'

Artem Dolgopyat talks about he's sometimes his own worst enemy, the anger he feels for those who post pro-Palestinian content after October 7 and his partner's insistence on getting married soon: 'that’s an order'

Nadav Zenziper, Paris | 07.24.24

צרפת לקראת אולימפיאדה ב פריז שוטרים משטרה

Herzog delayed on Paris tarmac amid security concerns

After 40 minutes president is given the all-clear to leave his El Al carrier; French security arrest a man seen observing the flight's landing from a nearby rooftop

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 07.24.24

Pro-Palestinian activists gear up for protest at Israeli Olympic soccer match

Europalestine calls for ‘silent protest’ during Israel’s opener against Mali; coach Guy Luzon says protests ‘will only make us better’

Ynet | 07.24.24

Iranian sports fans cheer on the national team

Iran calls for Israel to be suspended from Paris Olympics

Following calls by the Palestine Olympic Committee, Iran's Foreign Ministry also demands sanctions against the Blue and White delegation; 'Do not deserve to be present at the Paris Olympics because of the war against the innocent people of Gaza'

Ynet sports | 07.23.24

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