Olympic Shop Tension Sparks Staff Change

The Milano Cortina Games announced changes to keep the event calm after a staff member shouted “Free Palestine” at Israeli fans. The incident happened in the Cortina Sliding Centre shop when a pro‑Palestinian employee confronted visitors. Videos showed him repeating the slogan while Israeli supporters reacted with mockery, saying Israel should compete normally.The Games officials stated that staff or contractors must stay neutral during their duties and not push personal politics. They acted quickly, removing the employee from his shift at the venue level. The statement did not detail any further disciplinary steps. Social media posts about the clash spread fast, and a background voice suggested the employee should be fired. Officials said all parties were reassured after the resolution.