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Palestinian Olympic Committee calls for Israel to be banned from games
22 July 2024 22:51 BST
The Palestinian Olympic Committee has urged the exclusion of Israel from the games in an open letter to IOC President Thomas Bach.
The letter accused Israel of breaching the Olympic truce, set from 19 July to mid-September, by continuing its war on Gaza.
It highlighted that Palestinian athletes, particularly in Gaza, are denied safe passage and have suffered due to the conflict, with around 400 athletes killed and sports facilities destroyed.
The committee also referenced the UN's recent opinion deeming Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory illegal.