New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Air France has confirmed it is complying with new Israeli restrictions barring pilots and cabin crew holding the nationality, including dual nationality, of countries that do not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel from flying to or over the country.

The restrictions reportedly cover nationals of 31 countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and Algeria, according to Al Jazeera, citing Israeli media reports and French investigative publication Mediapart.

The move has raised concerns about potential discrimination against airline employees based on their nationality and the legal implications for international carriers operating flights to Israel.

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