The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has barred Israel from its world championships to ensure the “safety and well-being” of all participants, including Israelis, AFP reports.
“The IIHF Council took this decision after careful consideration and based on a risk assessment, discussions with the participating countries and discussions with the hosts,” the federation said in a statement.
Israel will remain excluded “for the time being”, the IIHF said.
