Pakistan, Oct. 10 -- Indonesia has denied visas to Israeli gymnasts, preventing them from competing in a global gymnastics event in Jakarta. The decision comes amid rising anger over Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, does not have diplomatic ties with Israel. Officials confirmed the Israeli team will not attend the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, set for October 19-25.

The Indonesian Gymnastics Federation head, Ita Juliati, confirmed the news during a press conference. Senior minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra explained that religious leaders and political groups opposed the athletes' entry. He added that Indonesia wi...