The Palestine Olympic Committee has formally petitioned Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), urging the exclusion of Israel from the Games for breaching the Olympic truce.
The committee asserts that Israel’s recent military atrocities, notably the attack on Khan Younis resulting in the killing of more than 70 Palestinains within the initial 24 hours, constitute a violation of the Olympic truce mandated by a UN General Assembly Resolution for the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The letter underscored the committee’s call for the IOC and FIFA to uphold their respective statutes and actively promote adherence to international human rights law.
“This contravention underscores the urgent need for OIC and FIFA to act in line with its statutes and promote respect for international human rights law,” the letter read.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has also condemned the “reception and protection” of Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics and demanded their exclusion over the war on Gaza.
In a post on X, the ministry said the inclusion of Israeli athletes “means giving legitimacy to the child killers.”
The Israeli delegation departed for Paris on Monday, where it will receive 24-hour protection during the games, according to France’s interior minister.
“They do not deserve to be present at the Paris Olympics because of the war against the innocent people of Gaza,” it added.
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