#BDS: IOC president says he'll help Palestinian athletes

International Olympic Committee chief says his organization will peruse right of free travel for Gaza sportsmen

The president of the International Olympic Committee expressed concern last week over "obstacles" facing Palestinian athletes and urged Israel to grant them free movement regardless of politics.

Palestinian officials say Israel routinely hinders the movement of Palestinian athletes, particularly those from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Israel denies the accusations.

The president of the International Olympic Committee expressed concern last week over "obstacles" facing Palestinian athletes and urged Israel to grant them free movement regardless of politics.

Palestinian officials say Israel routinely hinders the movement of Palestinian athletes, particularly those from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Israel denies the accusations.