Britain's wheelchair basketball team has been furiously condemned for their 'hugely offensive' and 'shameful' behaviour after they turned their back during the Israeli national anthem.
The Paralympic team turned their wheelchairs around so they were facing away from the Israeli flag as it was lifted during the national anthem of the Jewish state last Saturday at the Wheelchair Basketball Nations Cup.
The 'attack on the dignity' of Israel's players came as the two nations competed in Cologne in the final group stage clash.
During the start of Hatikvah, Israel's national anthem, Britain's players could be seen swivelling away to avoid facing the podium and the two countries flags, in protest over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
The coaching staff did not take part in the protest, which has been labeled as 'shameful'.
