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War Gives Palestinian Olympians a New Role: Athlete-Diplomats

The Israel-Hamas war has given the eight Palestinians competing in Paris Olympics a higher profile than usual.

The Palestinian boxer Wasim Abusal competed with a flag on his top. Credit...Daniel Berehulak/The New York Times

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By Tariq Panja and Aaron Boxerman

Tariq Panja reported from Paris, and Aaron Boxerman from Jerusalem.

  • July 31, 2024

Taliyah Brooks gingerly approached the athlete as he lay on the grass and asked her question in a voice just louder than a whisper.