Olympic Battle: Israeli Athletes Face Threats Amidst Gaza War

Israel's Olympic team is under threat as athletes compete in Paris amid escalating Middle East tensions. Athletes have received death threats and faced discriminatory gestures. The Palestinian delegation uses the Games to spotlight Gaza's struggles, while Israel calls for sports to remain neutral. The situation reflects wider geopolitical conflicts.

Amid heightened Middle East tensions, Israel's Olympic team in Paris has faced a series of death threats and discriminatory gestures over the Gaza conflict. The threats aim to generate 'psychological terror,' according to Yael Arad, president of the Israeli National Olympic Committee.

Authorities in Paris have opened investigations into the emailed threats and leaked personal data of Israeli athletes. Among those targeted is Tom Reuveny, a gold medalist in windsurfing, who believes politics should be kept out of the Games.

The Palestinian Olympic team has called for Israel to be banned from the Olympics, alleging violations of the Olympic charter. Meanwhile, global tensions simmer with recent assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, highlighting the broader regional conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)