Hershko has become 3rd Israeli medal winner at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with all of them in judo.
Windsurfers Kantor and Reuveny are both in podium contention: Veterans Muki and Zilberman ousted.
Protesters chanted “Heil Hitler” and waved Palestinian flags during Israel’s soccer match against Paraguay at the Paris Olympics. The Paris public prosecutor opened an investigation in response.
The head of Israel's Olympic Committee Yael Arad branded it a "disgrace" and called for the North African delegation to be punished.
Algeria’s Redouane Messaoud Dris, 22, had been scheduled to compete in the -73kg category against Israel’s Tohar Butbul on Monday, but was found to weigh above the 73kg limit.
As the Paris Olympics approach, discover how sports blend unity and politics, from the 1968 protest to Israeli athletes' hopes today.
There will be 88 Israeli competitors at the Paris Games, its second-largest Olympic delegation, two fewer than in Tokyo three years ago.
"As the prime minister of Israel, Netanyahu would be welcome to attend, as would any other head of state."
“Soccer in Israel is improving, we have a good generation, and the people understand what we can do,” said midfielder El Yam Kancepolsky.
As Israel prepares to send its largest delegation to the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, these events carry profound significance amid recent challenges.
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