Pro-Palestinian protesters call on Olympic officials to limit Israel's participation in Paris Games
8 months, 1 week ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters call on Olympic officials to limit Israel's participation in Paris Games

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Several hundred pro-Palestinian protesters gathered near the Paris Olympics organizers’ headquarters on Tuesday and called for limiting Israel's participation at the Summer Games in the French capital. About 300 people attended the rally at the headquarters of the Paris Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the suburb of Saint-Denis, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans against Israel’s “institutional participation” in the Games because of the war in Gaza. “They are prepared to welcome the Israeli delegation.” In an interview earlier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron backed the IOC’s decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in the Olympics despite the Ukraine invasion, but under a neutral flag. “Israel was a victim of a terrorist attack to which it is now responding to in Gaza.” Tuesday’s protests came days after pro-Palestinian students, inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States, staged protests and tried to occupy campus buildings at France’s two prestigious universities in the Paris region.

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How a pro-Israel gala led to massive protests across Paris
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How a pro-Israel gala led to massive protests across Paris

Firstpost  

Organised by the ‘Israel is Forever’ association, the pro-Israel gala aimed celebrate the ‘power and history of Israel’. AP In an open letter, several civil rights groups wrote, “Holding this gala in the French capital would constitute an insult to international law and contempt for the UN and for the orders issued by the highest international court,” referring to the …

France steps up security for Israel match after Amsterdam violence
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

France steps up security for Israel match after Amsterdam violence

The Independent  

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Fans scuffle despite heavy security presence at France-Israel soccer match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fans scuffle despite heavy security presence at France-Israel soccer match

CNN  

Paris CNN — A brief scuffle broke out in the stands as Israeli soccer fans returned to Europe, but a heavy security presence in Paris ensured there was no repeat of the large-scale violence seen in Amsterdam last week. Thousands of extra security personnel were deployed in the French capital and a “double ring” of security thrown around the stadium …

Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures

LA Times  

Protesters and police clash during a rally against the “Israel is Forever” gala organized by far-right Franco-Israeli figures in Paris on Wednesday. The group’s stated goal is to “mobilize French-speaking Zionist forces.” After days of growing criticism of the event, Smotrich’s office confirmed Wednesday that the minister would not travel to Paris to participate. Critics also pointed at Nili Kupfer-Naouri, …

Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures

The Independent  

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Macron set to attend France-Israel match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Macron set to attend France-Israel match

China Daily  

Police patrol in riot gear on the streets of Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Monday as the city faces tensions following last week's violence related to the situation in Gaza. AP France's President Emmanuel Macron has said he will attend Thursday's France-Israel soccer match at the Stade de France in Paris, in a show of "fraternity and solidarity" following attacks on …

France braces for Israel football match after violence in Amsterdam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

France braces for Israel football match after violence in Amsterdam

Al Jazeera  

France tightens security before game that pro-Palestinian groups say should be boycotted given Israel’s onslaught in the Middle East. Paris, France – Thousands of extra police officers are being deployed in and around Paris ahead of a France-Israel football match on Thursday which comes a week after violence exploded on the streets of Amsterdam. Leopold Lambert, an editor and architect …

Macron set to attend France-Israel match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Macron set to attend France-Israel match

China Daily  

Police patrol in riot gear on the streets of Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Monday as the city faces tensions following last week's violence related to the situation in Gaza. AP France's President Emmanuel Macron has said he will attend Thursday's France-Israel soccer match at the Stade de France in Paris, in a show of "fraternity and solidarity" following attacks on …

Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel UEFA match after Amsterdam violence
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel UEFA match after Amsterdam violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Israel’s National Security Council, in a statement Sunday, warned citizens abroad to avoid sports and cultural events, specifically the …

Paris tightens security for UEFA France-Israel football match after Amsterdam violence
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Paris tightens security for UEFA France-Israel football match after Amsterdam violence

Hindustan Times  

The Paris Police said 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for the France-Israel football match to ensure security at the stadium and on public transportation, days after Israeli fans were allegedly assaulted in Amsterdam. On Sunday, Israel’s National Security Council warned its citizens abroad to steer clear of sports and cultural events, including the match in Paris …

France vs Israel match security tightened, Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers following Amsterdam violence
1 month, 4 weeks ago

France vs Israel match security tightened, Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers following Amsterdam violence

Hindustan Times  

Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Israel’s National Security Council, in a statement Sunday, warned citizens abroad to avoid sports and cultural events, specifically the match …

Israel claims UK to be hit by pro-Palestinian attacks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Israel claims UK to be hit by pro-Palestinian attacks

The Independent  

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Paris steps up security for France vs Israel UEFA Nations League match; Israel urges fans to stay away
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Paris steps up security for France vs Israel UEFA Nations League match; Israel urges fans to stay away

Firstpost  

The France-Israel football match takes place amid a climate of increased anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim incidents following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Israel has advised its fans to steer clear of Thursday’s France-Israel football match, amid concerns it could become a flashpoint following recent violent incidents during a game in Amsterdam involving an Israeli club. Paris police …

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Israel’s National Security Council, in a statement Sunday, warned citizens abroad to avoid sports and cultural events, specifically …

Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match after violence in Amsterdam
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match after violence in Amsterdam

LA Times  

Fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv stage a pro-Israel demonstration at the Dam Square, lighting up flares and chanting slogans ahead of the UEFA Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax in Amsterdam on Thursday. Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and …

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence

CNN  

Paris Associated Press — Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Israel’s National Security Council, in a statement Sunday, warned citizens abroad to avoid sports and cultural …

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence

CNN  

Paris Associated Press — Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Israel’s National Security Council, in a statement Sunday, warned citizens abroad to avoid sports and cultural …

France won’t call off Israel game after violence in Amsterdam, minister says
2 months ago

France won’t call off Israel game after violence in Amsterdam, minister says

The Hindu  

Despite the violence directed at Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, France won’t change its plans to host a Nations League game against Israel next week, the interior minister said on Friday. Israel said it would send two planes to bring back fans of an Israeli football team from the Netherlands on Friday after overnight attacks in the streets that officials …

French minister slams PSG’s ‘Free Palestine’ banner as France vs Israel Paris game approaches
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2 months ago

French minister slams PSG’s ‘Free Palestine’ banner as France vs Israel Paris game approaches

The Hindu  

Fans from Paris St. Germain’s Boulogne Kop unveiled a giant ‘Free Palestine’ banner before the kick-off of their Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, eight days before France takes on Israel in Paris in a Nations League game. During the match, they unrolled another message that read: “Does a child’s life in Gaza mean less than another?” PSG …

Thousands Displaced in Paris as Olympics Prepare for Games
2 months ago

Thousands Displaced in Paris as Olympics Prepare for Games

Associated Press  

Nearly 20,000 people were displaced in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics from tent camps or shelters in the Paris region. The group Le Revers de la Médaille claims that 19,526 people were displaced from informal housing between April 2023 and September 2024 as part of what it calls 'social cleansing' by authorities. The report also notes that some people …

French authorities foiled 3 plots targeting the Paris Olympics, counterterrorism prosecutor says
3 months, 4 weeks ago

French authorities foiled 3 plots targeting the Paris Olympics, counterterrorism prosecutor says

The Independent  

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France foiled 3 attack plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor says
3 months, 4 weeks ago

France foiled 3 attack plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor says

Associated Press  

PARIS — French authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted the summer events, the national counterterrorism prosecutor said on Wednesday. Olivier Christen said the plots included plans to attack “ Israeli institutions or representatives of Israel in Paris” during the July 26-Aug. 11 Olympic competition. Jihadists threats dominated the …

France foiled 3 attack plots targeting Paris Olympics, prosecutor says
3 months, 4 weeks ago

France foiled 3 attack plots targeting Paris Olympics, prosecutor says

LA Times  

Police patrol seen near the pitch during a men’s semifinal soccer match between Morocco and Spain at the 2024 Summer Olympics at France’s Marseille Stadium. French authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted the summer events, the national counterterrorism prosecutor said Wednesday. Olivier Christen said the plots included plans …

Paralympics tickets popular among Parisians as residents return after Olympic exodus
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics tickets popular among Parisians as residents return after Olympic exodus

The Independent  

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AP PHOTO: Paris closes out the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show
4 months, 4 weeks ago

AP PHOTO: Paris closes out the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show

The Independent  

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Paris Olympics 2024: France turned the Games into a citywide party for everyone.
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: France turned the Games into a citywide party for everyone.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. I even loved the golf, which surprised me by being the Olympics’ most egalitarian spectator experience, all ticket holders equal in our dignified scrambling up the grassy hillocks around the course. “Paris Superstar,” read the cover of Saturday’s Libération, the left-wing daily that can usually be counted on for Olympic cynicism. Even …

Paris and the Olympics have changed each other during their summer fling
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris and the Olympics have changed each other during their summer fling

Associated Press  

PARIS — In French, there are no goodbyes. Initial grumbling about barricades and other intense security measures that disrupted locals’ lives — not to mention arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail network — gave way to choruses of “Allez les bleus!” or “France, let’s go!” There were uplifting stories galore for non-French fans, too. “Breaking the norms” became the unofficial …

The side of the Paris Olympics they don’t want you to see
4 months, 4 weeks ago

The side of the Paris Olympics they don’t want you to see

The Independent  

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Paris Olympics 2024: Israeli athletes receive threats as tensions simmer over Gaza
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Israeli athletes receive threats as tensions simmer over Gaza

The Hindu  

Israel’s Olympic team said some athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris amid larger tensions over Palestinian deaths during the war in Gaza and the threat of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East. Yael Arad, president of the Israeli National Olympic Committee, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that team members had received “centralized” threats meant …

Takeaways from AP’s story on Olympics security hitting minorities, others flagged as terror risks
5 months ago

Takeaways from AP’s story on Olympics security hitting minorities, others flagged as terror risks

Associated Press  

PARIS — French authorities are making wide use of discretionary anti-terror powers to keep hundreds of people they deem to be potential security threats away from the Paris Olympics. Darmanin says he applied the movement restrictions and daily police check-ins to more than 500 people this year as part of France’s security buildup for the Games. Interior Ministry notes seen …

Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics set record for number of openly LGBTQ+ athletes

LA Times  

Jeremy Goupille shows off his nails painted with rainbow colors and the Olympic rings at the opening of Pride House, the safe space for the LGBTQ+ community of athletes at the Paris Olympics. “It’s not a place to be LGBTQ+.” While the Olympic Games have made giant strides in the years since — the 2024 Paris Olympics set a record …

Olympics 2024: What are the rules on political protests and the punishments?
5 months, 1 week ago

Olympics 2024: What are the rules on political protests and the punishments?

The Independent  

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Paris Olympics boosted by raucous fans in return of spectators for first time since pandemic
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics boosted by raucous fans in return of spectators for first time since pandemic

Associated Press  

PARIS — The chants of “Ra-fa! South Korean fans watch during the Archery women’s team semifinals competition between South Korea and Mexico at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. “I’m someone that thrives off crowd and the environment, so when that wasn’t there in Tokyo, I really struggled to get up for it, and then …

Paris Olympics 2024: IJF to investigate after Algerian fails weigh-in ahead of Israeli bout
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: IJF to investigate after Algerian fails weigh-in ahead of Israeli bout

The Hindu  

Judo’s governing body is to investigate why Algeria’s Messaoud Redouane Dris failed the weigh-in for his under 73 kg bout with Israel’s Tohar Butbul at the Paris Olympics, saying athletes can become “victims of broader political disputes”. The International Judo Federation said Dris arrived for the weight control session on Sunday 10 minutes before the deadline and was found to …

Inside Paris Olympics Games village
5 months, 1 week ago

Inside Paris Olympics Games village

The Hindu  

France has built a 53-hectare Olympic Village adjoining Saint-Ouen, Saint-Denis, and L’Ile-Saint-Denis, which was once a wasteland. Athletes and team members at the lounge inside the Olympic Village at the 2024 Summer Olympics on July 23, 2024, in Paris, France. Valerie Rose Tarazi of Team Palestine poses with her signature at the Olympic Truce Mural during the Athletes' Call for …

Palestinian Olympic team greeted with cheers and gifts in Paris
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Palestinian Olympic team greeted with cheers and gifts in Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — Palestinian Olympic athletes were greeted with a roar of a crowd and gifts of food and roses as they arrived in Paris on Thursday, ready to represent war–torn Gaza and the rest of the territories on a global stage. Athletes, French supporters and politicians in the crowd urged the European nation to recognize a Palestinian state, while others …

France insists Israel's athletes are welcome at Paris 2024 Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France insists Israel's athletes are welcome at Paris 2024 Olympics

China Daily  

An elevated Paris Metro RATP transport network passes over the Pont de Bir-Hakeim bridge as the Eiffel Tower with the Olympic rings are seen ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games in Paris, France, July 23, 2024. France has vowed to keep Israel's athletes safe and make them feel welcome at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. After fears …

IOC, Macron reject Israel boycott call at Paris Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

IOC, Macron reject Israel boycott call at Paris Olympics

New Indian Express  

PARIS: The head of the International Olympic Committee and French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Tuesday a Palestinian demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza. The letter, sent days before Friday's opening ceremony, "emphasised that Palestinian athletes, particularly those in Gaza, are denied safe passage and have suffered significantly due to the ongoing conflict". …

AP PHOTOS: The Summer Olympics is remaking Paris
5 months, 2 weeks ago

AP PHOTOS: The Summer Olympics is remaking Paris

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tightened security ahead of the opening ceremony Friday along …

Police and military secure the city ahead of the Olympic Games
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Police and military secure the city ahead of the Olympic Games

Associated Press  

The head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open. A cyclist argues with police officers near Le Louvre museum at the security perimeter set up for the Olympic Games, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Paris. A woman speaks to a police officer at the security perimeter …

Israel sends secret agents to guard athletes at Paris Olympics amid surge in threats of anti-Semitic violence across Europe
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel sends secret agents to guard athletes at Paris Olympics amid surge in threats of anti-Semitic violence across Europe

Daily Mail  

Israel has deployed secret agents to guard athletes at the Paris Olympics amid a concerning surge in threats of anti-Semitic violence across Europe. Armed Shin Bet operatives are preparing to provide security for around 88 Israeli athletes and their staff but not every person will have their own bodyguard, according to Israel's minister of culture. Pictured: A police officer stands …

With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics

Associated Press  

PARIS — A year ago, the head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “ the safest place in the world " when the Games open this Friday. Olympic organizers also have cyberattack concerns, while rights campaigners and Games critics are worried about Paris’ use of AI-equipped surveillance technology and the broad scope and scale of …

For Palestinian athletes, the Olympics is about more than sports
5 months, 2 weeks ago

For Palestinian athletes, the Olympics is about more than sports

Associated Press  

PARIS — Most of the athletes representing the Palestinian territories at the Paris Olympics were born elsewhere — Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Germany, Chile and the United States — yet they care deeply about the politics of their parents’ and grandparents’ homeland. We are not a sports country yet.” The Palestinian diaspora has always played an important role at the Olympics …

For Palestinian athletes, the Olympics is about more than sports
5 months, 2 weeks ago

For Palestinian athletes, the Olympics is about more than sports

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We are not a sports country yet.” The Palestinian …

Paris Olympic village opens to welcome athletes
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympic village opens to welcome athletes

China Daily  

The Paris 2024 Olympics logo is seen along with mascot Olympic Phryge on a building in the Olympic village in Saint-Denis, France July 16, 2024. PARIS - The Paris Olympic Village officially opened its doors on Thursday, welcoming athletes from around the world who are ready to embark on their Olympic journey. Most athletes will be housed in the Paris …

Amid calls for an Olympic ban, Israeli athletes are determined to succeed in Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid calls for an Olympic ban, Israeli athletes are determined to succeed in Paris

LA Times  

Israel is sending 88 athletes to Paris this month, the second-largest Olympic team in the country’s history. “The best way to deal with such things is to win, to succeed,” Miki Zohar, Israeli’s minister for culture and sports, said at a news conference in Tel Aviv last month. Despite the security concerns, this Israeli Olympic team has a chance to …

Paris Olympics 2024: Key issues – Israel, Russia, Seine, hijab ban, workers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Key issues – Israel, Russia, Seine, hijab ban, workers

Al Jazeera  

As Paris gets closer to hosting its third Olympics, Al Jazeera looks at the five biggest talking points. In September, then-French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera announced that the country’s athletes would not be allowed to wear hijabs during the Olympics to respect principles of secularism and to ensure “absolute neutrality in public services”. IOC President Thomas Bach, when asked in …

Poop protests and political turmoil: Paris facing many messes as Olympics nears
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Poop protests and political turmoil: Paris facing many messes as Olympics nears

LA Times  

With all the tumult surrounding the 2024 Summer Olympics — problems both large and small — it isn’t entirely surprising that Parisians have threatened to stage a “poop protest.” Their anger focuses on a plan to have triathletes and marathon swimmers compete in the Seine River, which has been fouled by sewage and trash for centuries. French President Emmanuel Macron …

The spotlight should be on Palestine at the Paris Olympics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

The spotlight should be on Palestine at the Paris Olympics

Al Jazeera  

With the calls for Israel’s exclusion over the Gaza war falling on deaf ears, it is our responsibility to ensure Palestine is not forgotten. For Palestinians trying to survive Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, however, the 2024 Olympic Games will be nothing but another confirmation of the world’s apparent indifference to their suffering. According to the Olympic Charter, the games …

France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans
7 months, 1 week ago

France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans

Associated Press  

PARIS — French authorities on Friday raised preliminary terrorism charges against an 18-year-old accused of a plot targeting spectators attending soccer games at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said in a statement that members of the General Directorate of Internal Security arrested an 18-year-old man from Chechnya on May 22 on suspicion of being behind a plan …

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