Pro-Palestine campaigners call for Israeli bowlers' exclusion from Scottish tournament

Summarised from The National's report · Updated 25 Oct, 18:31 · Archive

Pro-Palestine campaigners have called for two Israeli bowlers to be barred from a bowls tournament in Scotland.

Pro-Palestine campaigners have called for two Israeli bowlers, Daniel Alonim and Ido Iron, to be barred from competing in the Scottish International Open at the West Lothian Indoor Bowling Club in Livingston, taking place between 26 and 30 October.

Campaign group Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card has condemned their participation, accusing organisers of allowing Israel to 'sportswash' its actions in Gaza through international sporting events. The group has written to First Minister John Swinney, Sports Minister Maree Todd, competition organisers and sponsors calling for the players' exclusion. In a statement, the group said: 'After three years of genocide, Israel continues to sportswash their war crimes through participation in international sport.'

The campaigners say they have received no response and are planning protests against the tournament. They have also urged members of the public to contact the bowling club, sponsors and MSPs to express their opposition to the players' involvement.

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In this story: Daniel Alonim · Ido Iron · Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card · John Swinney · Maree Todd · West Lothian Indoor Bowling Club · Livingston · Scotland

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