Maldives Bans Israeli Citizens from Entering Country, President Mohamed Muizzu Cites 59 Visitors in February

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 04:59 PM

The Maldives has officially banned Israeli citizens from entering the country, a decision praised by Hamas as a courageous step aligned with moral opposition to the actions of the Israeli government against Palestinians. President Mohamed Muizzu has consistently expressed support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Maldivian government's move is seen as a demonstration of solidarity with the Palestinian people, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In February, only 59 Israelis visited the Maldives, indicating limited travel ties between the two nations. The ban follows an earlier decision by Muizzu's cabinet in June 2024 to prevent entry for Israeli passport holders until Israel ceases its military actions in Palestine, although legislative progress had stalled until now. The implementation of the ban is expected to take immediate effect.

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Middle East Eye

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Muizzu's cabinet initially decided to ban all Israeli passport holders from the idyllic island nation in June 2024 until Israel stops its attacks on Palestine, but progress on the legislation stalled until today the ban will go into immediate effect after President Mohamed Muizzu

יוסף חדאד - Yoseph Haddad

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The Maldives was one of the places in the world that Israelis most liked to visit, especially honeymooners who wanted to enjoy beautiful beaches and tranquility... Now that during the war the true and anti-Israeli face of the government in this republic is being revealed and when they have decided to deny entry of Israelis because of the war, it is important that every Israeli remembers this too https://t.co/AtjDfRhDUd