France investigates death threats against Israeli Olympic athletes

France investigates death threats against Israeli Olympic athletes


Cybercrime authorities are also investigating the disclosure of competitors’ personal data




French police have opened an investigation into death threats against three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Sunday.

Cybercrime authorities are also investigating the publication of athletes’ personal data on social media on Friday and are seeking to remove it, prosecutors said.

Israel’s foreign minister on Thursday warned his French counterpart of a possible Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists during the Paris Olympics.

According to officials, Israeli athletes attending the Games are escorted to events by elite tactical units and receive round-the-clock protection during the Olympics. Israel’s internal security service, Shin Bet, is providing security assistance.

Source: Terra

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