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French police officers stand guard near the Olympic rings which are displayed for the Paris 2024 Summer Games in Paris

Russian disinformation campaign takes aim at Paris Olympics, Microsoft says

Kremlin linked groups use falsified news sites, AI generated feature-length documentary film featuring known actors; campaign fabricate security threats amid Gaza war

Ynet, Reuters | 06.04.24

Israeli female athletes are real heroes

Opinion: I dislike referring to athletes as heroes, to me, very few athletes are true heroes—those who have shattered social barriers of color, race, ethnicity, and religion; but every time I read about Israeli female athletes, I understand what they had to overcome

Zeev Avrahami | 06.03.24

Paris residents threaten to soil Seine waters as Macron takes pre-Olympic swim

French citizens plan a controversial 'defecation flashmob' in the Seine to protest the costly river cleanup for the 2024 Olympics

Ynetnews | 05.30.24

Refugee who fled Sudan civil war fulfills Olympic dream in Israel

For Jamal Abdoul-Magid, life's an endless obstacle course: from a refugee cleaner on Herzliya beach to top athlete discovered by chance, he's now competing in the Olympics for the second time; 'I also represent Israel,' he says proudly

Avinoam Porat | 05.23.24

Israeli Olympic sailor, coach rescue elderly woman from fire in Marseille

Shai Kakon and her coach Fabrizio Lazzarini were staying at an apartment complex in Marseille when an elderly woman knocked on their door telling them her apartment was on fire

Ynet | 05.19.24

Medals for Israelis at the Olympics: Embodying joy

For a long time, it was Russia, the United States and European nations that ruled the roost when it came to bringing home Olympic medals, now Israel has its own string of brilliant Olympians, and hearing 'Hatikvah' whenever they win, swells our collective national heart

Nadav Zenziper | 05.16.24

תחלוויני (לואי) גבריסוס וג'מאל עבדלמג'יד

Two athletes living in Israel to lead the refugee team at Paris Olympics

The Refugee Olympic Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics will feature Tachlowini (Louis) Gabriyesos and Jamal Abdelmaji, who are both living and training in Israel

Nadav Zenziper | 05.03.24

Green games: unveiling the first eco-friendly Olympic Village

Paris Olympic Village to feature cardboard beds, buildings and furniture constructed from recycled materials and rooms cooled by aquifers instead of air conditioning; less than 100 days remain until opening ceremony

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 04.29.24

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko wins gold at European Judo Championships

Raz Hershko takes home her first gold medal in the competition after two previous silver medals ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games

Stav Ifergan | 04.27.24

מדי הנבחרת האולימפית של ארה"ב מוצגים בפריז

Too sexy for my clothes? Uproar over US female athletes' uniforms ahead of Olympics

Nike is in hot water after it unveiled a track and field suit in time for the Olympics featuring an unreasonably high bikini line, prompting some of the athletes to ponder if their privates will be on public display; company promises tailor-made adjustments for every competitor

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 04.17.24

Israel unveils uniform for Paris 2024 Olympics

In shades of blue and white and with a modern design, Israel's top athletes unveil the official uniforms the delegation will wear in the French capital this summer

Ynetnews | 04.17.24

She put a ring on it: Israeli Olympic medalist announces engagement

'Officially off the market', says World Champion judoka Yarden Gerbi, after a year-long relationship with her girlfriend Adi Ambar; The couple share a Tel Aviv apartment, where the proposal took place

Yoni Froim | 04.16.24

Israel's Olympics hopeful prepare for summer games

As the Paris Olympics are quickly approaching see Israel's top contenders prepare to bring honor and glory as hopes and expectations run high

Nadav Zenziper | 03.10.24

Bag containing Paris 2024 Olympics data lost, possibly stolen

A laptop and two USB sticks, containing information about the upcoming Paris summer Olympic Games, has been stolen from a Parisian rail station; bag did not contain any 'sensitive security plans,' prosecutor maintains

Reuters | 02.28.24

French lawmakers demand ban on Israeli flag, anthem at Paris Olympics

26 French lawmakers, belonging to three left-wing parties, signed a petition sent to the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, calling for the imposition of sanctions on Israel in the upcoming summer games following its 'war crimes' in Gaza

Ynet Sports | 02.25.24

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