Posts Tagged: Israeli Athletes
Terrorism and Palestinian Statehood
The U.N. should insist on a renunciation of violence and a negotiated peace with Israel before recognition. As the Palestinian Authority continues to seek recognition...
Noam Gershony: From Fighter Pilot to Gold Medalist (VIDEO)
Noam Greshony's story is one of triumph of the spirit. Six year after being critically wounded during the Second Lebanon War, Gershony won a gold medal...
Son of Munich Victim Reveals Horrific New Attack Details
New information has surfaced concerning the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches at the 1972 Olympic Games held in Munich, Germany. Guri Weinberg, whose...
Israeli Gymnast Alex Shatilov Advances to Olympic Finals
Israeli gymnast Alex Shatilov, 25, finished his floor exercise in third place during the qualifying round at the London Olympics on Saturday with 15.633...
BBC Shaves the Skin Off Britain’s Nose
It would be nice if the world of sport and politics were distinct, yet history is replete with political events that render the noble intent...
IOC President Rogge Refuses to Answer “Anti-Israeli ” Question
Two widows of Israelis slain at the 1972 Munich Olympics - including Ankie Spitzer who is leading the charge for a minute of silence at...
London Mayor Johnson Honors Slain Israeli Athletes and Coaches (VIDEO)
London's mayor Boris Johnson attended a ceremony this past Sunday to honor the 11 Israelis killed by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Olympic games in...
NBC Sportscaster Bob Costas to Recognize Slain Israeli Athletes at Olympics
Responding to the International Olympic Committee's refusal to hold a moment of silence at this summer's London games for the 40th anniversary of 11 Israeli...
A Suggestion for Israel’s Olympic Delegation: Stop Marching for One Minute
In The Hollywood Reporter, Bob Costas - the NBC TV host for the London Olympics - talked about the fact that the International Olympic Committee...
Israel Hopes For Best Showing Ever at 2012 Olympics, Announces 36-Member Team
At a Sunday press conference in Tel Aviv, the Olympic Committee of Israel (OCI) formally named its 36-member team for this year's summer Olympics in...
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Israel and the World Baseball Classic
After many years of conflict with its neighbors, and the disparaging discontent it has garnered within the international community, Israel is about to set out...
British House of Commons Considers Minute of Silence for Slain Israeli Athletes
Tessa Jowell, a British Member of Parliament, is urging her fellow lawmakers to hold a minute of silence this summer, in honor of the Israeli...
Gold Medal Rower Sings Israeli National Anthem at Award Ceremony (VIDEO)
Israeli rower Moran Samuel sang Hatikvah, the Jewish state's national anthem, after she won a gold medal at last month's international rowing competition for disabled...
High Expectations for Israeli Windsurfer at London Olympics
Israeli windsurfer Lee Korzits, 28, will compete in this year's London Summer Olympic Games. If she reaches the podium, she will be the third Israeli...
