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After Slovenian volleyball players refused to shake hands with their Israeli opponents, opinions are rife about whether this could negatively affect their participation in the European Championship or whether they might face a penalty from the European Volleyball Federation.

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After the Slovenian volleyball team completed the European Championship qualifiers with flying colors and undefeated last Wednesday, defeating the Israelis 3-0 in Strumica, North Macedonia, they refused to shake hands with their opponents after the match. This was a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinians due to the atrocities in Gaza, but it was met with mixed reactions at home. The allegedly "unsportsmanlike" move sparked outrage, especial…