What should have been a historic moment for Israel's first-ever Olympic bobsled team has turned into a nightmare, as the athletes report being robbed of thousands of dollars and their passports at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. This comes after the Israeli delegation was shamefully booed during the opening ceremony by anti-Semitic crowds.
The robbery targeting Israeli athletes is particularly disturbing given the hostile environment they've faced since arriving in Italy. Social media footage shows the disgusting scene as Israel's team was met with boos during what should have been a celebration of international sportsmanship.
Pro-Palestine agitators have been rallying in Milan, with some demanding Israel's complete exclusion from the Games. One activist posted on social media: "Pro-Palestine protesters rally in Milan, demanding Israel's exclusion from the upcoming Winter Olympics due to the genocide in Gaza." This inflammatory rhetoric creates the exact kind of dangerous atmosphere that leads to crimes against Jewish athletes.
"Olympics-Israel team booed at Milan Games opening ceremony," reported multiple witnesses on social media, documenting the shameful treatment of these world-class athletes.
Where is the Olympic Committee's condemnation? Where is the security that should be protecting ALL athletes, regardless of their nationality? The theft of passports and money from Israeli competitors isn't just a crime—it's part of a broader pattern of anti-Semitic intimidation that has no place in international sports.
This historic moment for Israel's bobsled team—their first time competing in this sport at the Olympics—has been overshadowed by hatred and criminality. These athletes trained for years to represent their country on the world stage, only to face harassment, theft, and discrimination.
The silence from mainstream media and Olympic officials speaks volumes. If athletes from any other nation were robbed and booed, there would be international outrage. But when it happens to Israelis, apparently it's just another day at the "peaceful" Olympics.
How much longer will the world turn a blind eye to the rising tide of anti-Semitism masquerading as political protest?