‘It Became a National Mission’: Olympic Judo Fighter Peter Paltchik on Representing Israel, Facing Antisemitism, and Refusing to Stay Silent
When Peter Paltchik steps onto the judo mat, he carries far more than personal ambition. As a two-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated judo fighter in Israeli history, Paltchik has spent his career competing under intense scrutiny. After speaking at the 2025 European Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism in Paris last month, Paltchik sat down […]




