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Israeli Olympians to Receive 24-Hour Protection in Paris Amid Threats, Says Gérard Darmanin

Jul 22, 2024, 01:37 PM

Israeli Olympians have received death threats ahead of their arrival in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. In response, France's interior minister, Gérard Darmanin, announced that Israeli athletes will receive 24-hour protection during the Games. The Shin Bet security agency will accompany the Israeli delegation to ensure their safety. The threats, which included messages such as 'Arrive in France and we'll kill you' and 'Prepare for the Intifada,' have led to heightened security measures. Despite the threats, the Israeli Olympic team has departed for Paris, with their mission described as a national one. Additionally, a far-left French lawmaker's call for protests against the Israeli delegation has further necessitated these security measures.