Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Air France has barred crew members holding passports from certain countries from operating flights to Israel, following new restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities, India.com reports.

The directive reportedly covers 31 countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Tunisia and Algeria, many of them Muslim-majority nations.

Air France told Al Jazeera it must comply with the entry requirements of the countries it serves, for both passengers and crew, according to the report.

The airline said affected staff had been informed of the new rules for flights to Tel Aviv.

According to India.com, Israel's transport ministry told foreign airlines on Oct 1 that pilots and cabin crew holding primary or secondary pas...