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IOC head rejects PA demand to bar Israel from Olympics

Head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and French President Emmanuel Macron reject Palestinian Arab demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.

IOC head rejects PA demand to bar Israel from Olympics

Israel's first Olympic medalist recommended for IOC membership

Board of Directors of IOC recommends membership for Yael Arad, who won silver medal at 1992 games.

Israel's first Olympic medalist recommended for IOC membership

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'Russia violated Olympic Truce by attacking Ukraine'

International Olympic Committee condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine which began shortly after conclusion of Olympic Games.

'Russia violated Olympic Truce by attacking Ukraine'

Athletes call on IOC to sanction Iran over Israel boycott

Athletes and human rights activists call on International Olympic Committee to sanction Iran for ordering athletes to avoid Israelis.

Athletes call on IOC to sanction Iran over Israel boycott

IOC apologizes over tweet on 1936 Olympics

The 1936 Olympics in Berlin were an opportunity for Adolf Hitler to promote his government and ideals of anti-Semitism.

IOC apologizes over tweet on 1936 Olympics

It's official: Olympic Games postponed until next year

2020 Tokyo Games postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It's official: Olympic Games postponed until next year

Erdan: Suspend Rajoub from International Olympic Committee

Strategic Affairs Minister calls on IOC to suspend PA official Jibril Rajoub who has already been suspended by FIFA.

Erdan: Suspend Rajoub from International Olympic Committee

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Regev: Being Quiet About PA Sports was a 'Mistake'

Israel should address the PA's cynical use of sports to promote terrorism like any other issue, Culture Minister Miri Regev says.

Regev: Being Quiet About PA Sports was a 'Mistake'

Next 'Sportsfare': Campaign Against Israel in 2016 Olympics?

Foreign Ministry officials already preparing ahead of an anticipated fight by PA to have Israel ousted from the pinnacle of world sports.

Next 'Sportsfare': Campaign Against Israel in 2016 Olympics?

Wiesenthal Center Calls for UN Action over New IOC Head

Simon Wiesenthal Center: the new head of the IOC should resign from his membership in an organization that calls for boycotts of Israel.

Wiesenthal Center Calls for UN Action over New IOC Head

Jewish Gymnast Honors Israeli Victims

Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman reveals she chose the tune to her gold-medal routine in honor of the Israelis murdered in the 1972 Games.

Jewish Gymnast Honors Israeli Victims

'I Am Nothing Without Them' Hebrew Tattoo Stuns IOC

Fabian Gilot, a member of France’s freestyle swimming team, raised his arm revealing a Hebrew tattoo saying, “I am nothing without them.”

'I Am Nothing Without Them' Hebrew Tattoo Stuns IOC

Italian Olympic Team Commemorates Munich Massacre

About 30 Italians, including Minister of Sport, stand in silence at the entrance to Israeli team's quarters.

Italian Olympic Team Commemorates Munich Massacre

Livnat Plans to Observe Moment of Silence for Munich 11

Minister Limor Livnat to stand up during the opening ceremony of the Olympics in memory of the Israeli athletes who were murdered in Munich.

Livnat Plans to Observe Moment of Silence for Munich 11

Olympics' Rogge Refuses to Answer 'Anti-Israeli' Question

IOC President Jacques Rogge refused to say whether he denied 'Minute for Munich' request because the athletes were Israeli.

Olympics' Rogge Refuses to Answer 'Anti-Israeli' Question

Munich Widows Call for Silent Protest at Opening Ceremony

Widows of the athletes who were murdered in Munich call on the audience to stand when IOC head is invited to speak at the opening ceremony.

Munich Widows Call for Silent Protest at Opening Ceremony

NBC Sportscaster Bob Costas to Recognize Slain Israeli Athletes

NBC sportscaster Bob Costas to hold moment of silence for slain Israeli athletes.

NBC Sportscaster Bob Costas to Recognize Slain Israeli Athletes

London Mayor Disagrees with IOC on Remembering Munich Athletes

London mayor Boris Johnson tells user on Twitter: "Believe me we will have" a moment of silence for Munich victims.

London Mayor Disagrees with IOC on Remembering Munich Athletes