Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport
www.bbc.com
Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be treated in the same way as Russia over its war in Ukraine.
  • Hotznplotzn@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    10·
    2 hours ago

    I would welcome all necessary sanctions to stop Israel in Gaza, but I am wondering how much of Mr. Sanchez’ ongoing focus on this issue is owed to his own fight for political survival. He contracted China’s Huawei for Spain’s wiretap system. In August, his government started to investigate the judge who charged Mr. Sanchez’ wife with corruption, while Mr. Sanchez’ government has been facing another corruption scandal implicating senior figures in his own party since the start of this year.

    As much as I agree with him regarding Israel, I don’t buy into his moral stand.

    [Edit typo.]

    • Successful_Try543@feddit.orgEnglish
      102·
      12 minutes ago

      Thy’re not competing in representation of russia though. Thus, they’re not waving the russian flag and aren’t useful as show off for propaganda.

      Edit: The national anthem of the russian federation isn’t being played either during the award ceremony.

      • JeeBaiChow@lemmy.worldEnglish
        72·
        2 hours ago

        Regardless. I’m fairly certain the athletes identify as Russian and the Russian public knows who they are. The propaganda is well and alive, flag or not.