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Original Claim

đŸ‡«đŸ‡·đŸ‡”đŸ‡ž FLASH | "Vous n’avez pas le droit d’exhiber CE drapeau. On a des ordres, on les applique" : Lors du passage de la flamme olympique Ă  Vitry-sur-Seine, les policiers avaient pour consigne de retirer uniquement les drapeaux palestiniens, tandis que ceux des autres pays flottaient librement. Pour rappel, la Palestine sera bien prĂ©sente aux Jeux de #Paris2024 avec 10 athlĂštes (8 aux JO et 2 aux JP).

4 months ago

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The text claims that during the passage of the Olympic flame in Vitry-sur-Seine, French police were instructed to remove only Palestinian flags while allowing other national flags to be displayed freely. Additionally, it mentions that Palestine will be represented at the Paris 2024 Olympics by 10 athletes. Reports from various sources, including social media, indicate that there were indeed instructions to remove Palestinian flags during the event, which has sparked controversy and accusations of discrimination source. However, it is important to note that these reports primarily come from social media and may not be fully verified. Regarding the participation of Palestinian athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics, it is confirmed that Palestine will be represented by eight athletes, with some qualifying directly and others through a wild-card system source. This participation is seen as a significant symbol of resilience and hope for the Palestinian people amidst ongoing conflict. Therefore, while the claim about the flag removal has some basis, it should be approached with caution due to the reliance on social media sources. The information about Palestinian athletes' participation is accurate and verified.