Palestinian Olympic participation brings conflict to the fore Throughout its training for the London Games, the Palestinian Olympic team has refused cooperation with Israel, and feels frequent reminders of the conflict.
London Jewish community, already vigilant, is advised to beef up security for Olympics Typically on high alert, London’s Jewish community organizations are being advised to take additional security measures during the Olympics.
Jillian Schwartz, Donald Sanford: Born in the USA, competing for Israel at the Olympics Jillian Schwartz, a 2004 U.S. Olympian, and Donald Sanford, both born and raised in America, will compete for Israel in the London Olympics.
