Israel banned from international hockey competitions over safety concerns
The International Ice Hockey Federation has barred Israel from competing in its world championship events citing security concerns.
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![An Israeli hockey player is seen above in 2020. The Israeli national team was banned from international competition on Thursday, with the IIHF citing safety concerns. A hockey player stands on the ice.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7080756.1704996050!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/israel-hockey-011124.jpg)
The International Ice Hockey Federation has barred Israel from competing in its world championship events citing security concerns.