Israel's first Olympic medalist becomes member of International Olympic Committee, says she wanted to attend to 'build bridges' despite losing relatives to Hamas's terror onslaught

Silver medalist in judo and head of Israel's Olympic committee will become 2nd Israeli ever on international board after confirmation next month

President promises Israel will persist in fight against terrorism; International Olympic Committee head Thomas Bach calls 1972 attack one of the 'darkest days in Olympic history'

Judo champion will be first woman to fill position; calls on other women to take up key roles