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Iran demands ban on Israel from Olympics
23 July 2024 14:26 BST
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the "reception and protection" of Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics and demanded their exclusion over the war on Gaza.
The Israeli delegation departed for Paris on Monday, where it will receive 24-hour protection during the games, according to France's interior minister.
In a post on X, the ministry said the inclusion of Israeli athletes "means giving legitimacy to the child killers."
“They do not deserve to be present at the Paris Olympics because of the war against the innocent people of Gaza,” it added.