An Israeli team was barred from participating in the European Youth Ultimate Championships in Belgium due to objections from government officials in the cities of Ghent and De Pinte. The officials cited safety concerns, including threats of protest and disruption if the Israeli team were allowed to compete. De Pinte Mayor Vincent Van Peteghem stated, “Due to these safety concerns, it is absolutely necessary for the organizer to exclude the Israeli delegation from the tournament.” Additionally, tournament organizers were instructed to prohibit any displays of flags, clothing, or materials related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The article Brickbat: Heckler’s Veto was originally published on Reason.com.
