President Isaac Herzog welcomed international delegations at the opening of the 22nd Maccabiah Games, saying that 'in the face of rising antisemitism, we light the Maccabiah torch.' He called on athletes to 'spread a message of love from the State of Israel to all communities in the world.'
President Isaac Herzog opened the 22nd Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem, welcoming delegations from around the world. In his remarks, Herzog said the Maccabiah serves as a response to rising global antisemitism: 'In the face of rising antisemitism, we light the Maccabiah torch. We tell the story of the people of Israel — which is your story, athletes. Spread a message of love from the State of Israel to all communities in the world.' The Maccabiah, held every four years, is the largest Jewish sporting event globally, drawing thousands of Jewish and Israeli athletes. No source provides additional details on the number of participating delegations or the specific schedule of events.
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