Israel banned from ice hockey world championships for security reasons

JERUSALEM, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Israel's men's and women's ice hockey national teams were restricted from participating in the upcoming 2024 World Championships, Israeli media reported on Thursday, citing the decision of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).

The decision was taken amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The IIHF explained its decision in "concerns over the safety and security of all par