Israeli sportsmen have allegedly faced insults regarding their safety at the Olympic Games in Paris, and French officials have launched an inquiry into the allegations. French prosecutor’s department in the capital has stated that potential antisemitic crimes of hatred committed throughout a football game would also be closely examined.
Home Secretary Gérald Darmanin confirmed the death threats, and the local anti-online hatred authority will be in charge of the inquiry. Israeli foreign minister alerted his French colleague about a purported scheme to attack Israeli participants and visitors at the Olympic Games in Paris, which was allegedly supported by Iran.
Terrorist activities have nowhere to go in the ideals of resistant organizations, according to a statement released by the Iranian delegation to the United Nations. Tehran argues that deceit and dishonesty cannot reverse the positions of the “plaintiff and the accused”.
Elite defensive forces are escorting Israeli competitors to and from stadiums throughout the course of the Games. Authorities said they are protected around-the-clock during the Games. Security assistance is provided by Shin Bet, Israel’s private safety agency. Officials stated they were looking into potential antisemitic acts that occurred during last week’s Israel-Paraguay soccer match. There were banners and chanting about the Gaza conflict throughout the game.
Fans wearing black masks and brandishing Palestinian flags unfurled a banner reading “Genocide Olympics” during the competition in Paris Saint-Germain stadium. A further complaint stated that one of the supporters made racist expressions. The prosecutors’ announcement stated that the organizers of the Paris Games filed an inquiry with the security office.
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Dozens of “ultra” supporters reportedly yelled anti-Israel and pro-Gaza war shouts in Paris, according to reporters at the stadium. The phrases “Israel Murderer” and “Israel is murdering Palestine’s kids” were chanted in the stadium.
A portion of the audience whistled the Israeli anthem. “Release the hostages” was yelled back by a few Israeli supporters in the same place. The prosecutor’s department released a statement indicating that the supporters may face charges for serious inducement to racial hate.
According to a statement from the prosecution, anti-cybercrime police are also looking into the disclosure of athletes’ private information on social media and are working to have it taken down. On social networks, Israeli players’ private information, such as blood test results and login information, was exposed. Israel cautioned Paris about cyberbullying targeting its competitors and personal data dumps, which it attributed to organizations with Iranian support.
Israel’s insistence to keep up with the war in Gaza and the increase in fatalities among the civilians has raised international criticism. Israeli citizens, tourists, and athletes have also faced threats and pressure by the international supporters of Palestinian people.
