Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has rejected Israeli allegations that resistance forces pose a threat to Israeli athletes and tourists at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, labelling the claims as “lies.” The statement from Iran’s mission came after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz reportedly warned French officials of potential attacks on the Israeli delegation.
The Israeli accusations come amidst a global campaign urging the International Olympic Committee to ban Israeli representatives from the Games due to ongoing war on the Gaza Strip.
Many teams and athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics are expected to show solidarity with Palestinians during Friday’s opening ceremony.#Paris2024https://t.co/kJrQA3IjQ3
— Press TV at Paris Olympics (@presstvsports) July 26, 2024
Pro-Palestine activists have initiated the hashtag #BanIsraelFromParisOlympics on social media to pressure organizers to prevent Israeli athletes from participating in the Games, which are scheduled to begin on July 26.
The campaigners say that “celebrating the human values of the Olympics contradicts Israel’s oppressive and genocidal practices against the Palestinians.”
Demonstrations in European countries, including France and Switzerland, have been held outside the IOC headquarters, demanding the exclusion of Israeli sports teams from the upcoming Olympics. The campaigners argue that Israel’s actions against Palestinians contradict the values of the Olympic Games, as tensions continue to rise ahead of the event scheduled to start on July 26.
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)
