The International Olympic Committee has recognised the state of Palestine since 1995. <br /><br />Three quarters of UN members also now recognise Palestine, but the US, UK and the host of this year’s Games, France, do not.<br /><br />After more than nine-months of war in Gaza, the Palestinian athletes are one of the smallest teams competing in the Games in Paris.<br /><br />Subscribe here: <br /><br />For more news, analysis and features visit: @topheadlinelive <br /><br />#Gaza #Olympics #Paris2024 #BBCNews
