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MalaysiaMalaysia bars Israeli chess players from World Amateur Chess Championship
Malaysia has prohibited Israeli chess players from participating in the World Amateur Chess Championship, upholding its long-standing ban on Israeli citizens entering the country.
Background
Malaysia does not have diplomatic relations with Israel and generally prohibits Israeli citizens from entering the country. This policy has led to previous instances of Israeli athletes and delegates being denied entry for international events hosted in Malaysia.
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Malaysia bars Israeli chess players from World Amateur Chess Championship
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Geobits report the factual event of Israeli chess players being barred due to Malaysia's existing ban.
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