According to a statement from the President’s office, the Maldivian government has declared a ban on Israeli citizens entering the country. The South Asian nation plans to amend laws to enforce this entry ban on Israelis. Additionally, the Maldives appointed a special envoy to evaluate the needs of Palestinians. A fundraising effort, in partnership with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, will be initiated to assist Palestinian citizens.
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Maldives implements Israeli passport ban
President Mohamed Muizzu has recently announced the implementation of a ban on Israeli passports”.” The timeline for the implementation of this new regulation remains undisclosed. Muizzu also launched a nationwide campaign called “Maldivians for Palestine Solidarity.”
The ban was restored in 2010
The Maldives had lifted a ban on Israeli tourists in the early 1990s and sought to restore relations in 2010. Nevertheless, these efforts were derailed when President Mohamed Nasheed was ousted in February 2012.
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Now, in the Maldives, both opposition groups and government supporters are urging Muizzu to ban Israelis as a gesture of support for the Gaza attack protests. Official data show that only 528 Israeli tourists were recorded in the initial four months of this year, indicating an 88% reduction compared to last year.
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