Swiss commentator uses live broadcast to challenge genocidal Israel’s Olympics participation

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A Swiss Olympics commentator has done what no British counterpart will do – challenge why genocidal Israel is allowed to compete.

Stefan Renna, who works for Swiss Radio and Television (RTS), pointed out that bobsled racer Adam Edelman calls himself “[Zionist to the core][1]“. Edelman has also made numerous social media posts supporting Israel’s Gaza genocide. Renna even used the g-word – genocide – that terrifies UK corporate ‘journalists’, referring to the findings of the UN International Commission of Inquiry, adding:

> I am familiar with this terminology. Edelman described Israel’s military intervention as the most moral and just war in history.

Renna reminded viewers that Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych had been banned from [wearing a helmet featuring photos of those who died in the war][2] in his country. And he even dared to point out the hypocrisy of the Olympics committee banning *Russians* who supported that country’s war in Ukraine – yet welcoming openly genocidal Israelis:

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Renna’s point was well made, legally watertight, and morally flawless. So of course he has been [viciously targeted by the Israel lobby for his ‘rant’][4]. Oh for a fraction of his backbone among the [cowardly and hypocritical UK ‘mainstream’ media][5].

*Featured image via the Canary*

By [Skwawkbox][6]

[1]: https://www.thenational.scot/news/25860633.israels-genocide-gaza-called-winter-olympics-coverage/
[2]: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv63q1vpv1o
[3]: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU2dfhggb9L/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading
[4]: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/422543
[5]: https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-analysis/2025/04/02/israel-refugee-camp-bombing/
[6]: https://www.thecanary.co/author/skwawkbox/


https://www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/2026/02/17/olympics-israel/