Days after opening ceremony honored Israeli victims of 1972 terror attack for the first time, Israeli ambassador urges world to stand together against terrorism

For first time, moment of silence held at start of Games for 11 Israeli athletes slain by Palestinian terrorists; victims' widows: 'This is the moment we've waited for'

Ahead of opening ceremony at 2 p.m. (Israel time), head of country's delegation says team is focused and excited, despite heavy restrictions and fears of a super-spreader event