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Winter Olympics: Swiss TV Network Removes Viral Commentary Calling Out Israeli Bobsled Athlete For His “Support Of Genocide In Gaza”

February 17, 2026 at 01:02 PM
By Jake Kanter
Winter Olympics: Swiss TV Network Removes Viral Commentary Calling Out Israeli Bobsled Athlete For His “Support Of Genocide In Gaza”
EXCLUSIVE: A Swiss television network has taken down from its website a viral Winter Olympics clip in which a commentator calls out an Israeli athlete for his “support of the genocide in Gaza.” In correspondence with Deadline, a Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) spokesperson verified the footage — which has been viewed millions of times on […]

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EXCLUSIVE: A Swiss television network has taken down from its website a viral Winter Olympics clip in which a commentator calls out an Israeli athlete for his “support of the genocide in Gaza.” In correspondence with Deadline, a Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) spokesperson verified the footage — which has been viewed millions of times on […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
EXCLUSIVE: A Swiss television network has taken down from its website a viral Winter Olympics clip in which a commentator calls out an Israeli athlete for his “support of the genocide in Gaza.” In correspondence with Deadline, a Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) spokesperson verified the footage — which has been viewed millions of times on […] Team Israel's A.J. Edelman Getty EXCLUSIVE: A Swiss television network has taken down from its website a viral Winter Olympics clip in which a commentator calls out an Israeli athlete for his “support of the genocide in Gaza.” In correspondence with Deadline, a Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) spokesperson verified the footage — which has been viewed millions of times on social media — and said it had been removed because it was not “appropriate” for a sports broadcast. The clip features commentator Stefan Renna making remarks about A.J. Edelman, who has dual American and Israeli citizenship. Edelman was competing in the two-man bobsled heats in Milan-Cortina, finishing in last place among 26 teams. Related Stories News Wasserman Loses LA Mayor's Support For LA28 Job Over Epstein Files Revelations: "He Should Step Down"

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