Protesters chanted “Heil Hitler” and waved Palestinian flags during Israel’s soccer match against Paraguay at the Paris Olympics. The Paris public prosecutor opened an investigation in response. A group of antisemitic protesters chanted “Heil Hitler” from the stands during Israel’s men’s team soccer match against Paraguay at the Paris Olympics over the weekend. Along with the Nazi salute, the group waved Palestinian flags. The protesters chanted other hateful rhetoric while booing the Israeli team as they rose for their national hymn at the Parc des Princes on Saturday night. Multiple audience members were seen raising large signs that read “Genocide Olympics.” Protestors removed from stadium The anti-Israel demonstrators were promptly removed from the stadium, and no further antisemitic incidences were reported. A Paris Olympic organizer commented, “Paris 2024 strongly condemns these acts. A complaint has been lodged by Paris 2024, which is at the disposal of the authorities to assist with the investigation.”
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siehe auch: Shocking moment pro-Palestine yobs scream ‘Heil Hitler’ and make Nazi salutes during Israel’s Olympic football match. Shocking new video clips show the moment pro-Palestine hooligans chant ‘Heil Hitler’ while making Nazi salutes during Israel’s football match against Paraguay at the Paris Olympics. Footage of the incident shows a large group of male spectators frantically waving Palestinian flags while booing Israeli players as they sing the national anthem. In unison the men can be heard chanting ‘Heil Hitler’ while making the anti-Semitic gesture and clapping their hands. The same protesters were also pictured holding a large black and white banner stating ‘Genocide Olympics’ before they were escorted from the stadium by security. This appalling abuse comes days after the Palestinian Football Association urged the International Olympic Committee to ban Israel from this year’s games.