Focus On Israel At Olympics | France Probes Football Game, “Death Threats” To Athletes, Arrests Teen

French counter-terrorism police have detained a 15-year-old from Ivry-sur-Seine for threatening Israeli President Isaac Herzog on social media. The teenager who was on vacation in Isere, admitted to the threats. This incident follows a series of troubling events related to the Paris Olympics. French authorities are also investigating death threats against three Israeli athletes and possible antisemitic hate crimes at a recent football match. The threats come after personal data of athletes was leaked online. Israeli athletes are under 24-hour protection, and French police are working to address these serious security concerns.