Switzerland fencing team turns away from Team Israel on medal podium at European championships

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The European Fencing Championship featured a controversial protest against Team Israel in Tallinn, Estonia, Saturday night.

Members of Switzerland's silver medal-winning under-23 fencing team turned their backs to the Israeli gold medalists during the medal ceremony while Israel's national anthem played.

Israeli defeated Switzerland 45–34 to win gold.

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Saber fencing gear during the USA Fencing Division I National Championships at the Greater Richmond Convention Center April 11, 2016, in Richmond, Va.  (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

After the incident, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned Switzerland for the protest.

Israel's fencing team has faced previous protests by opponents in recent years. 

Iraq's national fencing team withdrew from a match against Israel at the World Fencing Championship in Istanbul in May 2023.

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FIFA's disciplinary committee was asked to look into allegations of discrimination against Team Israel and even had to consider a suspension after it was requested by the Palestinian soccer federation, the PFA. The PFA specifically accused the Israeli federation IFA of being complicit in violations of international law by the Israeli government, discrimination against Arab players and inclusion in its league of clubs located in Palestinian territory.

FIFA did not suspend Israel, and the IFA later lambasted the PFA over the accusations in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. 

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