'Genocide Olympics': Paris police investigating antisemitism at Israel-Paraguay soccer match
Protesters raised Palestinian flags and a banner reading "Genocide Olympics" during the match while made antisemitic gestures towards Israeli supporters.
The Paris Olympics have kicked off with a high-security involvement, particularly in light of the Israel-Hamas war and protests over Israel's participation in the games.
French police are currently investigating incidents that occurred during the soccer match between Israel and Paraguay this past Saturday, French news site Le Parisien reported on Sunday.
Le Parisien reported that the Israeli anthem was booed, and antisemitic gestures were observed during the match.
Palestinian flags and anti-Israel banner raised
Near 8:00 p.m., spectators raised Palestinian flags and a banner reading "Genocide Olympics," Le Parisien reported as learning from police sources.
Those spectators also mimed and made gestures labeled antisemitic, perpetuating stereotypes such as hooked noses and kippah, directed towards Israeli supporters, Le Parisien noted.
The police in the 16th arrondissement of Paris are investigating those involved and to identify the ten individuals involved.
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