August 1, 2024
On the same day
that Israeli forces bombed a girls’ school in central Gaza, killing at least 30
people and injuring over 100, Israel’s soccer team was allowed to compete
without sanctions at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Even though Paraguay defeated
Israel 4-2, TRNN’s Dave Zirin reports that “Israel actually won this, because
they were allowed to play at all.” In this on-the-ground report from Paris,
Zirin covers the protests and politics surrounding Saturday’s soccer match.
Fans with Flag of Palestine open a banner written 'Genocide
Olympics' during the Men's group D match between Israel and Paraguay
during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Parc des Princes stadium in
Paris, France on July 27, 2024. Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via
Getty Images