‘We Do Not Respect Them At All’: Kuwaiti Muslim Jiu-Jitsu Champion Rejects Handshake From Israeli Competitor
Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu champion Jassim Alhatem refused to shake hands with Israeli competitor Yoav Manor during a medal ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Alhatem defended his actions, stating that he does not respect Israel and emphasized the importance of principles in Islam. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly in the context of sportsmanship.
- ▪Jassim Alhatem won a gold medal in the men's blue belt amateur under-77kg division at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.
- ▪Alhatem refused to shake hands with Israeli bronze medalist Yoav Manor during the medal ceremony.
- ▪He stated that as a Kuwaiti, he does not respect Israelis and emphasized his moral stance.
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Sports ‘We Do Not Respect Them At All’: Kuwaiti Muslim Jiu-Jitsu Champion Rejects Handshake From Israeli Competitor (Photo by Mohammed Elsayed/Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 via Getty Images) Andrew Powell Sports Reporter May 19, 2026 12:46 AM ET May 19, 2026 12:46 AM ET Andrew Powell Sports Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Jassim Alhatem, a jiu-jitsu gold medalist for Kuwait, refused to shake the hand of Israeli bronze medalist Yoav Manor in a…
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