Maldives Bans Entry Of Israeli Nationals, Israeli Passports In Support Of Palestine
The Cabinet decision includes amending necessary laws to prevent Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives.
Maldives Bans Israelis: Maldives has banned the entry of Israeli nationals into the country starting from Sunday, 02 June 2024.
This decision was announced by the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihsaan at a news conference held at the President’s Office on Sunday afternoon.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, following a recommendation from the Cabinet, has resolved to impose a ban on Israeli passports.
The Cabinet decision includes amending necessary laws to prevent Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives and establishing a Cabinet subcommittee to oversee these efforts.
Additionally, in the case of Palestine and Israel, the President decided to appoint a special envoy to assess Palestinian needs. The President further decided to set up a fundraising campaign to assist our brothers and sisters in Palestine with the help of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and to conduct a nationwide rally under the slogan “Falastheenaa Eku Dhivehin,” which translates to “Maldivians in Solidarity with Palestine” to show support, read the press release.
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