Israeli Olympic Athletes Receive ‘Psychological Terror’ Threats While Competing in Paris, Says Delegation Head

Paris 2024 Olympics – Sailing – Men’s Windsurfing Final – Marseille Marina, Marseille, France – August 03, 2024. Tom Reuveni of Israel celebrates after winning gold. Photo: Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Israeli National Olympic Committee President Yael Arad said this week that some athletes competing on behalf of Israel in the 2024 Olympics have received threats as a result of ongoing tensions over the current Israel-Hamas war that is raging in the Middle East.

Arad told The Associated Press...