Paris Olympics: 24-Hour Security for Israeli Athletes Amid Controversy

Israeli athletes will receive 24-hour protection during the Paris Olympics due to heightened geopolitical tensions. This comes after a far-left French lawmaker called for protests against Israel's participation. French officials assured security for the Israeli delegation, marking 52 years since the Munich Olympics massacre.

Israeli athletes will receive 24-hour protection during the Paris Olympics, France's Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said, responding to calls for protests from a far-left lawmaker. The Games commence amid heightened security concerns, reflecting geopolitical tensions over the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

In a TV interview, Darmanin assured the Israeli athletes' security, 52 years after the Munich Olympics massacre that left 11 Israelis dead. French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne reaffirmed France's welcome to the Israeli delegation during a meeting with EU counterparts.

Pro-Gaza sentiments have surfaced from far-left factions, with some advocating for Israeli athletes to compete under a neutral banner. The location of the memorial ceremony for the Munich attack victims has been moved for security reasons. The Israeli delegation's participation in the opening ceremony along the Seine remains uncertain.