Investigation launched into antisemitism at Olympic football match

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The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating alleged antisemitic incidents during an Olympic football match between Israel and Paraguay, where a banner reading "Genocide Olympics" was displayed. Reports indicate fans made antisemitic gestures and booed Israel's national anthem. The match ended with Paraguay winning 4-2. Additionally, threats against three Israeli athletes are under investigation, following the ongoing conflict in Gaza that began on October 7, 2023.


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