Microcosm of the Israel-Arab conflict played out on #Judo mat at Rio #Olympics [VIDEO]

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Egyptian Judoka Booed By Crowd for Refusing Israeli Rival’s Handshake After Losing During First-Round Olympic Match
by Lea Speyer
August 12, 2016

“Israel’s Ori Sasson beats Egyptian Islam El Shehaby in 1st round of their judo competition. The Egyptian then refuses to shake the Israeli’s hand. The crowd boos. This is the Israel-Arab situation in miniature. For 68 years Israel has stretched out its hand in peace. But each time, they are rejected,” TIP [The Israel Project] said. READ MORE

https://youtu.be/HzFZ_HMrxYI

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