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"Israel Athletes Not Welcome" French MP Sparks Row, Bella Hadid Vs Adidas Over Gaza | Paris Olympics

Last Updated: July 22, 2024, 20:49 IST

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A French MP sparked a political row after he said Israeli athletes were not welcome at the Paris Olympics due to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said France Unbowed (LFI) lawmaker Thomas Portes was "putting a target on the backs of Israeli athletes." Portes had said at a rally in support of Palestinians that "the Israeli delegation is not welcome in Paris” and called for "mobilisation." Meanwhile, Israel’s Shin Bet agents are heading to Paris to protect Israeli athletes throughout the upcoming Olympic Games. Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid is planning legal action against Adidas. This after the sneakers brand dropped her from a campaign to advertise retro sneakers from the 1972 Munich Olympics. Watch the video to find out more.