WATCH: Kuwaiti Jiu-Jitsu Champion Refuses Handshake With Israeli at Abu Dhabi Tournament

Kuwaiti Jassim Al-Hatem (in black, at left) is seen running away from Israeli Yoav Manor, who attempted to shake his hand at a jiu-jitsu competition in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2026 (Screenshot/X) (Screenshot/X)

Kuwaiti gold medalist Jassem Al-Hatem refused to shake Israeli bronze medalist Yoav Manor’s hand at the AJP Tour in Abu Dhabi, calling him a “child killer.”

Kuwaiti Jiu-Jitsu champion Jassim Al-Hatem flatly refuses to shake hands with the Israeli player on the podium at the Abu Dhabi World Championship. Al-Hatem completely ignored him, turning his gaze toward the Kuwaiti flag and celebrating his first-place achievement. pic.twitter.com/lmZAx0tyDP

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