Israeli swim team photo

A viral image claiming to show Israeli swimmers forming the phrase 'Bring them home now!' at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics has been debunked. The photo, circulated on social media, was actually taken in November 2023 and does not originate from the Olympic Games, as confirmed by Alt News and other fact-checking sources. Additionally, a video shared by former U.S. ambassador David Friedman, purportedly showing Israel's gymnastics team performing at the Olympics, was also misidentified and is from an acrobatics club in Israel. The slogan 'Bring them home now!' is part of a broader campaign advocating for the release of hostages taken by Hamas. The accuracy of information related to Israeli athletes has been compromised during the ongoing Gaza conflict, leading to widespread misinformation. The 2024 Summer Olympics commenced on July 26, 2024, featuring events across various sports and marking a historic opening ceremony along the River Seine.