Maldives bars Israeli passport holders over Gaza war

Importance Score: 75 / 100 🔴

Maldives Imposes Entry Ban on Israeli Passport Holders

MALE, Maldives – In response to the conflict in Gaza, the Maldives has enacted a legislative amendment to its immigration law, effectively barring individuals holding Israeli passports from entering the country.

Formalizing the Decision

Parliament approved the change to the immigration law on Monday, with President Mohamed Muizzu ratifying the amendment on Tuesday, according to an official statement from the President’s Office.

Government Statement

While the cabinet had initially decided on this measure nearly a year prior, the formal implementation by the government occurred this week.

“This ratification demonstrates the government’s unwavering position regarding the ongoing atrocities and genocidal actions perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people,” the presidential statement conveyed.

Maldives: A Tourist Destination

The Maldives, an archipelago nation situated south of India, is globally recognized as a premier luxury tourist destination. The country’s population is predominantly Sunni Muslim, and the public practice of religions other than Islam is legally prohibited.

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Israeli Visitors

According to the most recent immigration data available, 59 individuals traveling with Israeli passports entered the Maldives in February.


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