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FACT CHECK: No, Israel Did Not Perform Artistic Gymnastics Olympics Routine Advocating For Release Of Hostages

video Share on Instagram The painting would depict the Israeli gymnastics team performing at the 2024 Olympics, with a sign at the end reading: “Bring them home now!”

Verdict: False

The video was not filmed at the Olympics, but was performed by the Israeli gymnastics team and uploaded before the Olympics.

Fact check:

Israel won seven medals at the Olympics on Saturday, its best performance yet. The Israel TimesAccording to the media, Israel surpassed its previous record of four medals at the Tokyo Olympics despite small-scale anti-Israel demonstrations.

An Instagram post shows the Israeli gymnastics team performing a routine that ends with a call for the hostages to be returned. In the video, the athletes are seen performing in white outfits and posing at the end. A performer in the front row holds up a sign that reads, “Bring them home now!”

Text overlaid on the video reads: “Israeli gymnastics team performs at Paris Olympics, ends with powerful message.”

“While the Israeli Olympic team wasn't able to wear yellow ribbon pins for hostages during the Paris Olympics, they found other ways to raise awareness,” the post's caption reads.

However, this video was not taken at the Olympics. Trusted news coverage To support this claim.

The full scope of this performance is Facebook The post was taken at the Olympics. However, the caption does not say that it was taken at the Olympics. The account name translates to a gymnastics school. The caption of the post reads, “Israeli gymnasts Mazkeret Batia Acrobatic Gymnastics Team puts on a show calling for the immediate return of the hostages!”

The account had not posted any videos until July 28th, Share Another video of the performance on July 26th. Olympic gymnastics competition didn't start until July 27th. NBC Olympics website. (Related: Pro-Israel image featuring swimmers emerges ahead of 2024 Olympics)

It is true that the International Olympic Committee has not allowed Israeli athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics to wear the yellow ribbons that represent the campaign to free hostages held in Gaza. Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Check Your Fact has reached out to a spokesperson for the Israeli Olympic Committee for comment.