
Israel has been assured by IOC president Thomas Bach that its Olympic status remains secure despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Bach confirmed that there is no threat to Israel's participation in the upcoming Paris Games, set to open on July 26.
Concerns had been raised about the safety of the Israeli team in France, given the current situation. However, Bach emphasized that special measures have always been in place to protect Israeli athletes, dating back to the tragic attack on the Israeli team during the 1972 Munich Olympics.