Israeli players have been banned from competing in next month's World Indoor Bowls Championships due to political concerns. The World Bowls Tour has withdrawn the invitations of three Israeli bowlers who were expected to compete. The decision has been made in the best interests of the event's success and integrity, according to a statement. The ban has been met with criticism from MP Rupert Lowe and the Board of Deputies of British Jews, who argue that the exclusion is discriminatory based on nationality.