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

ALGEMEINER 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 … Continue reading

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The Olympics are kind of like the United Nations, where Israel-bashing is a sport

WASHINGTON TIMES Israeli athletes in Rio endure ‘shocking’ hostility, taunting by Muslim nations by Valerie Richardson August 10, 2016 The 2016 Olympic Games have been billed as an opportunity to put politics aside in the spirit of international camaraderie, but … Continue reading

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One More Example of How Journalists Make Sh*t Up Because Nobody Bothers To Question

TABLET The Palestinian Olympic Swimming Pool-Sized Lie by Liel Leibovitz August 6, 2016 As the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympic games celebrated the spirit of competition and camaraderie that captures the hearts and eyes of millions around the world … Continue reading

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Before the #Olympics open Friday, “a special shout-out to some of the Members of the Tribe in Brazil”

TIMES OF ISRAEL 2016 Olympics: 7 Jewish American Olympians to watch in Rio by Gabe Friedman August 1, 2016 There are athletes, and then there are Olympic athletes. And then there are Jewish Olympic athletes. When the 2016 Summer Olympics … Continue reading

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