The debate surrounding Israeli bobsledder Adam Edelman shows how quickly Israeli athletes are politically labeled.
Olympics
“The hardest part about being an Orthodox athlete is finding protein,” A.J. Edelman stated, but he feels that his Jewish identity gives him a purpose.
The International Olympic Committee might sanction bronze medalist Peter Paltchik.
Far-left La France Insoumise party MP “putting a target on the back” of Israeli athletes, using “antisemitic overtones,” French interior minister says.
Israel is always accused of taking what it is not allowed to take
“You are champions of champions; the entire State of Israel is proud of and grateful for you”
Former PM’s political allies angered by timing of congratulatory call to Olympic medalist; Russia disputes Israel’s second gold in Tokyo
Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat makes history for the Jewish state, and there’s more to come
Israeli judokas bring home the bronze in team competition
“I hope the Israelis are happy with this win,” says Saeid Mollaei, after Israeli judokas disappoint in earlier rounds