Indonesia has defended its decision to bar Israeli athletes from entering the country for the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, citing a commitment to maintaining international order and public security. Sports Minister Erick Thohir acknowledged the potential consequences of this move, which has drawn criticism from the International Olympic Committee. In response, the International Olympic Committee announced it would suspend discussions with Indonesia regarding future Olympic events until the country guarantees participation for all nationalities. The committee also urged other international sports federations to consider boycotting Indonesia as a host for competitions and conferences.