Protests Against US, Israeli Delegations at Winter Olympics Opening

The opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was overshadowed by boos directed at the US and Israeli delegations, led by US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Protests against the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Olympic security preceded the event, with Milan’s mayor denouncing them as a “militia that kills.” The Israeli team also faced crowd disapproval amid heightened tensions related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where over 800 athletes have reportedly been killed since October. Security concerns continue to dominate discussions as the Games unfold.

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