IIHF Clarifies Israeli Teams' Exclusion Only Applies to Under-20 Tournament

No Decision Yet on Participation in Women's and Men's World Championships in March and April

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has clarified that the decision to bar Israeli teams from participating in competitions only applies to a men's under-20 tournament in Bulgaria starting January 22.
No decision has been made concerning the women's and men's world championship tournaments that Israel is due to play in March and April, respectively.
The IIHF has stated that the decision was made to prioritize the security and safety of all involved parties.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been involved in discussions around Israel's place in ice hockey, emphasizing the importance of non-discrimination as part of the Fundamental Principles of the Olympic Charter.
The Israeli men's national team is due to play a Division II-A world championship tournament in Serbia in April, and the women's national team is scheduled for a Division III-B world championship event in Estonia in March.