Protest at US gymnastics trials calls for banning Israel from Olympics in July. (Credit: AFP)
BEIRUT — The participation of Israeli athletes in this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris, which ended on Sunday, has been the subject of controversy after it was revealed that some of those competing had previously served in the Israeli military, including in the ongoing and devastating Gaza war. The revelation was made after hackers leaked personal information revealing the military status of Israeli athletes on social media. The compromised data included blood test results and login credentials. Follow our live coverage: Israeli army reported 'significant increase' in air patrols over Lebanese skies: Day 311 of the Gaza war The inclusion of Israeli athletes in the Games has raised ethical questions about whether athletes who have dual identities as soldiers and sports figures should be allowed to participate — and whether...
BEIRUT — The participation of Israeli athletes in this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris, which ended on Sunday, has been the subject of controversy after it was revealed that some of those competing had previously served in the Israeli military, including in the ongoing and devastating Gaza war. The revelation was made after hackers leaked personal information revealing the military status of Israeli athletes on social media. The compromised data included blood test results and login credentials. Follow our live coverage: Israeli army reported 'significant increase' in air patrols over Lebanese skies: Day 311 of the Gaza war The inclusion of Israeli athletes in the Games has raised ethical questions about whether athletes who have dual identities as soldiers and sports figures should be allowed to participate — and...
