Indonesia has refused to issue visas to Israeli gymnasts as a protest against the genocide in Gaza.
According to media reports, the decision came in response to Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza. As a result, the Israeli athletes will not participate in the upcoming Gymnastics Championship in Indonesia.
Eta Yuliati, the head of the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation, told reporters that the Israeli gymnasts’ participation in the event had been officially cancelled.
So far, there has been no official response from the Israel Gymnastics Federation regarding Indonesia’s decision. The championship is scheduled to take place in Indonesia from October 19 to 25.
The visa denial follows just days after Israel and Hamas agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire under former President Donald Trump’s new peace plan.
The agreement, which includes the release of hostages and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, marks the first phase of a broader roadmap aimed at restoring stability in the region.
Indonesia, a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause, has no diplomatic relations with Israel and has consistently voiced opposition to its actions in Gaza.