Olympics

Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final

The four-time national champion was warmly received by the crowd at Milan’s Forum di Assago indoor arena. Seniuk qualified for the free skate in 22nd place.

MARIIA SENIUK of Israel reacts after competing in the women’s figure skating short program at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
 Israel's four-man bobsled team.

Swiss broadcaster pulls Winter Olympic bobsleigh commentary questioning Israeli athlete's presence

Adam Edelman of Israel and Menachem Chen of Israel's bobsleigh team react after their run, at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, in Italy, on February 16, 2026..

From nation-building to posting: How Jewish activism lost its way - opinion

Israeli 2-man bobsleigh team.

Israelis make their Milan 2026 Winter Olympics mark in slalom skiing, bobsleigh


Rabbi explains how Jews can win every Olympic soccer world cup - opinion

With a keen understanding of the following factors, we Jews will be able to win every Olympic World Cup. 

 In Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium.

French police investigates death threats against Israeli athletes, one arrest for threat on Herzog

Also, the same day, French police opened an investigation into death threats against three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Israel vs Paraguay - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 27, 2024

The Olympic games can be tool to promote social cohesion - opinion

As the Paris Olympics approach, discover how sports blend unity and politics, from the 1968 protest to Israeli athletes' hopes today.

 THE STAGE is set for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Pouring rain disrupts Games after drenched opening ceremony

While some spectators left the opening ceremony to escape the rain, many said they nevertheless loved the show.

 Delegation from Israel and Iceland during the Opening Ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games along the Seine River, July 26, 2024.

Financial lessons from Olympians and biblical figures - opinion

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.  – Gabby Douglas

 PLAYERS OF Team Israel pose for a photo prior to their Olympic group match against Mali on Wednesday in Paris.

Israeli athletes escorted by security as pro-Palestinian protests rage in Paris ahead of Olympics

Some 45,000 police and thousands of soldiers have been deployed in a huge security operation in Paris for the opening show.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Athletes of Israel aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony.

Paris Olympics broadcasters diverge on AI approach

US audiences will experience AI when they watch the Games on NBC or streaming service Peacock due to a new partnership between NBCUniversal, Google and Team USA.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Isaquias Guimaraes Queiroz of Brazil arrives to embark on the delegation boat on the banks of the river Seine on the day of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

France's Macron declares Paris 2024 Olympics open

Some 45,000 police and thousands of soldiers have been deployed in a huge security operation in Paris for the opening show, leaving security resources elsewhere stretched.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Lady Gaga performs during the opening ceremony.

President Herzog meets with Macron ahead of Olympic games, following threats on his arrival

France has deployed more than 45,000 police, 10,000 soldiers, and 2,000 private security agents, with snipers and drones watching over the whole city.

 President Isaac Herzog meeting French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, July 7, 2024.

'Rivers of blood' viral 'Hamas' video was made by Russian disinformation group, researchers find

In the case of the video, a Hamas spokesperson claimed it was a forgery, and researchers at Microsoft who reviewed the video backed up that claim.

 A masked individual threatens the 2024 Paris Olympics with "rivers of blood." July 23, 2024.