Head of State Widodo also intervened in the affair, with a public criticism of the actions of members of the moderate Muslim organisation. Leader Nu apologised for ‘the incident’ and called the choice of ‘timing and manner’ ‘inappropriate’. The country's leadership confirmed its support for the Palestinian cause.
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For the head of the Committee Jibril Rajoub there will be great "attention" and pressure on the eight athletes, symbols of a people at war. For the eighth time since Atlanta 1996 at the Games, they will be present in various sports from swimming to boxing. Due to fears of attacks, the ceremony commemorating the 11 Israeli athletes killed by the Palestinians of "Black September" will be held in a hidden location.
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Christian leader expects the facility to reopen, but the situation remains uncertain due to Israel’s new order to evacuate Gaza City. Meanwhile, the IDF has denied reports that it ordered the shutdown of the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital. For Nasrallah, a truce in Gaza will stop the confrontation on the northern front as well. The US is cautiously optimistic about a negotiated deal.
