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Olympics Committee Rules Israel Ineligible for Participation in International Games

The state of Israel will not be allowed to participate in the Olympic games, it was ruled hero today by the International Olympic Committee. The I.O.C. executive committee rejected an appeal from Israeli sports organizations asking that the ruling be reconsidered.

July 25, 1948
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The state of Israel will not be allowed to participate in the Olympic games, it was ruled hero today by the International Olympic Committee. The I.O.C. executive committee rejected an appeal from Israeli sports organizations asking that the ruling be reconsidered.

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