President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced a ban on Israeli passport holders from entering the country, a move initiated following a recommendation by the cabinet.
The Maldives government has taken a decisive stance in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Amendments to existing laws will enforce this decision, with a dedicated cabinet subcommittee overseeing its implementation.
In light of the ban, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned its citizens against visiting the Maldives and advised those currently in the country to consider leaving.
President Muizzu has further demonstrated solidarity with Palestinians by appointing a special envoy to assess their needs and initiating a fundraiser aimed at supporting Palestinians through UNRWA.
In a show of national unity, President Muizzu plans to lead a nationwide rally under the banner “Maldivians in Solidarity with Palestine.”
This announcement follows the president’s condemnation of an Israeli airstrike on a displaced camp in Rafah, which resulted in the loss of at least 45 Palestinian lives and left over 200 injured.
The Maldives’ bold move underscores the global ramifications of the Israel-Palestine conflict and highlights the nation’s commitment to standing in solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
