Israel-Hamas war looms over Olympics

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Israel’s war against Hamas looms over the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, that began this week.

The Israeli delegation of about 90 athletes is under significant law enforcement protection due to threats made against them, which Israeli officials have said come from Iran and other terrorist groups. There were also calls ahead of the Olympics to ban the Israeli delegation from competing, which were denied.

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