"Renna noted that Edelman was a self-defined Zionist to the core and pointed to social media posts in which Edelman voiced support for the genocide in Gaza. The use of the term genocide to describe the conflict has been the subject of debate since the escalation of tensions on Oct. 7, 2023. While Israel and its supporters have repeatedly that its actions are genocidal in nature, international bodies have indicated the opposite."
"Renna went on to question Edelman's presence at the Olympics, as Olympic policy states that athletes who actively supported the war by participating in pro-war events, being militarily engaged, or via their activities on their social media, may not compete. Renna spoke on the subject throughout the duration of Edelman's run, only commenting on the action to point out the fact that Edelman was in last place."
Swiss public broadcaster commentator Stefan Renna criticized Israeli bobsled captain AJ Edelman on-air during a 2026 Winter Olympics run, citing Edelman's social media posts and self-described Zionist stance. Renna cited posts portraying support for what he called genocide in Gaza, referenced UN Commission terminology, and quoted Edelman calling the Israeli military intervention "the most morally just war in history." Renna questioned Edelman's Olympic eligibility under policy barring athletes who actively support war from competing. Israeli Embassy accused the broadcaster of spreading slander. Renna limited commentary to Edelman's background while mostly reporting on the run's progress and placement.
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