Maldives bans entry of Israeli passport holders over Gaza war

The Maldives has officially banned Israeli passport holders from entering the country, citing ongoing Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip and expressing “resolute solidarity” with the Palestinian people.

The ban follows the ratification of the Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration



Act, passed by the People’s Majlis on Tuesday, April 15.

“The ratification reflects the government’s firm stance in response to the continuing atrocities and ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people,” President Mohamed Muizzu’s office said in a statement.