Blood on their hands: Video at Paris Olympics sparks ‘Israeli’ outrage

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games concluded on Sunday after two weeks of thrilling competition, featuring 329 events across various sports.

The Olympics saw the participation of athletes from the Israeli Occupation, which sparked widespread anger among many global spectators and participating athletes.

This outrage comes in light of the ongoing Israeli Occupation aggression on Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of nearly 40,000 Palestinians and injuries to over 92,000 civilians.

In response to the presence of “Israeli” athletes, a promotional video produced by Iran spread rapidly online. The video shows an “Israeli” athlete with a menorah symbol on his neck. Other athletes touch his body, leaving bloodstains to symbolize the bloodshed caused by the Israeli Occupation military against Palestinians over the past 10 months.

The video caused significant anger in Israeli Occupation, where it was condemned as anti-Semitic. “Israeli” settlers also criticized the video for exposing what they perceived as an unflattering portrayal of their actions to the world.

The menorah, or seven-branched candelabrum, holds deep significance in Jewish tradition. According to the Torah, it was made of pure gold by Moses and placed in the Tabernacle in the wilderness, and later in the Temple in Jerusalem. The menorah has symbolized Judaism since ancient times and is featured in the emblem of the Israeli Occupation.