Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, measures to ensure the safety of Israeli athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics are being closely monitored. A source emphasized that the issue of security is pertinent at all times, with a particular focus on the current situation. While details of the security arrangements were not disclosed for security reasons, there is a strong reliance on both Israeli security forces and local authorities.
Reports have surfaced suggesting that the Israel Security Agency (ISA) may enhance the delegation's security, although the sources for this information were not specified. The recent news of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh being killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran has added a new layer of complexity to the region, heightening concerns about safety and security.
The ongoing Gaza war has also cast a shadow over the Games, which are hosting over 10,500 athletes from various countries and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. Palestinian athletes participating in the event have expressed the emotional toll of competing while their homeland is embroiled in conflict, with nearly 40,000 Palestinians reportedly killed in Israeli attacks earlier this year.
