The world is gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympics as the July 26 opening ceremony in Paris, France, approaches.
Athletes from Israel, however, are facing increasingly violent threats and will receive additional security from armed Shin Bet agents.
Israel’s minister of culture and sport, Miki Zohar, told The Telegraph, “We know there are threats (against the team) but we don’t want to talk about it.”
“We try our best to make sure the athletes feel free but also safe and not afraid.