During the match between the Israeli team and Mali (which ended in a 1-1 draw) at the 2024 Olympic football tournament in Paris, the Israeli anthem was met with loud boos, according to the daily newspaper I.
At the Parc des Princes stadium, the Israeli anthem was aggressively booed, and Palestinian flags were displayed throughout the venue. Additionally, a group of 13 people wearing shirts that read "Freedom for Palestine" was observed outside the stadium.
Earlier, Arab News reported that the Palestinian Olympic Committee had sent a letter to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach requesting that Israel be excluded from participation in the Olympics.
It has been reported that the Israeli delegation will be under round-the-clock protection by special forces during the Olympics.
Previously, the Belgian national team decided to cancel a match with the Israeli team scheduled for September 6 in Brussels as part of the UEFA Nations League. The cancellation was due to potential protests and safety concerns for fans. Later, it was decided to relocate the match to the Hungarian city of Debrecen.
