Israel's Olympic team received a mixed reception during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, with some boos heard as the four-person delegation entered San Siro stadium. The athletes, waving their flag and smiling, were met with a brief negative reaction that was soon masked by the event's lively music. In other venues, such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Israeli team was greeted with some cheers, while in Predazzo, there were additional boos. Israeli athletes had anticipated a potentially hostile atmosphere due to ongoing tensions related to the war in Gaza, expressing their focus on competing and enjoying the games despite the reception.