Indonesia will not be granting visas to Israeli athletes for the upcoming world artistic gymnastics championships in Jakarta, according to a minister on Thursday, referencing the country's support for Palestinians.
The competition, set to take place from October 19-25 in the world's largest Muslim-majority country, is anticipated to host over 500 athletes from 79 nations.
Israeli athletes were reportedly among those expected to participate, but the coordinating minister for legal affairs and human rights, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, stated that the government will deny them entry.