Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu announced on Monday that the government had changed the law in order to ban Israeli passport holders from the island nation.

The predominantly Muslim country, which forms part of a wider Indian Ocean archipelago, has seen public anger grow in recent weeks over the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

it comes despite nearly 11,000 Israelis visiting the Maldives last year - a number which constitutes 0.6% of the country's total tourist arrivals.

Frequented by newlyweds and holidaymakers alike, the island's crystalline waters and white sandy beaches have seen it become a go-to for those looking to enjoy a luxury getaway.

Now, the president has announced the ban following advice from his cabinet, adding that the nation will establish a subcommittee tasked with overseeing the process of identifying would-be Israeli holidaymakers.

In response to the claims, Israel’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Oren Marmorstein, said the Foreign Ministry recommends Israelis avoid any travel to the Maldives.
He added that this including those with foreign passports and that holidaymakers who are currently visiting the island should now consider leaving.

“For Israeli citizens already in the country, it is recommended to consider leaving, because if they find themselves in distress for any reason, it will be difficult for us to assist,” the ministry said.

President Muizu added that the Maldives would appoint a special envoy to assess the needs of Palestinian.

It added that a fundraising campaign had been launched to “assist our brothers and sisters in Palestine” according to a press release.

The fundraising effort will go under the slogan “Maldivians in Solidarity with Palestine”.

“Together with the government and people of Maldives, I call for an immediate ceasefire, an end to violence and unhindered humanitarian access,” the president posted to X formerly known as Twitter last week.

It follows condemnation from the president following last week's Israeli airstrike on Rafah

Floky215:
Isreal tourist would simply take their money elsewhere...!!!

Moslem be shouting its not a religious war but 90% of nations against Israel are moslem dominated countries...!!

Israel win again here...Maldives lose by loosing money they are suppose to make cos of their demented way of thinking..!!

Either way Israel would continue the war in gaza and bring it to a logical conclusion ..!!

Any who don't like it can either join their retardss brothers at arms in gaza or go furrck themselves...!!!

God1000:
It won't change much but it will give the rest of the world something to pause and think about, a small nation with the courage of a super power. A nation that felt the suffering and the helplessness of a powerless people far away.

Botragelad:

Hey, when will you ask your Hamas buddies to stop the rocket show? Or Israeli lives do not matter?

God1000:
All life is precious man, I want the remaining hostages to be released, but Israel isn't allowing that to happen

God1000:
It won't change much but it will give the rest of the world something to pause and think about, a small nation with the courage of a super power. A nation that felt the suffering and the helplessness of a powerless people far away.

Floky215:
Isreal tourist would simply take their money elsewhere...!!!

Moslem be shouting its not a religious war but 90% of nations against Israel are moslem dominated countries...!!

Israel win again here...Maldives lose by loosing money they are suppose to make cos of their demented way of thinking..!!

Either way Israel would continue the war in gaza and bring it to a logical conclusion ..!!

Any who don't like it can either join their retardss brothers at arms in gaza or go furrck themselves...!!!

God1000:
90% of countries against Israel are Muslims according to you.


The same Arab countries that have done absolutely nothing since the start of this conflict, I mean countries like Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, irag etc, they are just watching things, except turkey and Iran.

Meanwhile in far away Europe, countries like Norway, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia have gone as far as recognizing the state of Palestine.

Canada has also suspended arms sales to Israel, South Africa, Russia and china have criticized Israel harshly

God1000:
All life is precious man, I want the remaining hostages to be released, but netanyahu isn't allowing that to happen.

He doesn't want any ceasefire agreement with Hamas that will pave the way for the release of israelis in captivity, he also doesn't want any two-state solution to Israel Palestine conflict.

He's more interested in his political career.

Botragelad:

Your hypocrisy is on full display once again. You seem to be implying that Israel is responsible for the ongoing conflict, when in fact, the war could cease immediately if Hamas chose to surrender and release the hostages they're holding captive.

However, instead of urging Hamas to stand down, you persist in devoting your energy to supporting their terrorist activities. If you genuinely cared about the welfare of all individuals, including Israelis, you would direct your efforts towards advocating for the victims of Hamas' aggression. Yet, your comments consistently align with the narratives of Hamas, even when they are unequivocally at fault.

This blatant duplicity is nothing short of deceitful, leading me to question whether you're aware of your own hypocrisy or if it's only apparent to others.

Kdon2:


Why are you being blatantly dishonest? Has hamas agreed to release all the hostages? They want prisoner exchange to retrieve lawfully convicted felons☹️

God1000:
You are the hypocrite Mr man, I know you are blind and cannot see the fact that Israeli government have a different agenda, the senseless killing of fleeing civilians everyday, the horrific and gory images of dead families we see in refugee camps where they were told to go and seek shelter, are they Hamas fighters?

This is clearly ethnic cleansing never seen before, they just want to wipe these people out, but you can't see any of that

Botragelad:

How about you tell Hamas to stop hiding behind civilians!?

God1000:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urYUhRtSWSY

The Maldives has announced a ban on all Israeli's entering the country in response to the ongoing war in Gaza.


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https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/maldives-bans-israelis-tells-citizens-to-leave-maldives-island-bans-passport/

Nlfpmod mynd44

God1000:
How about you tell IDF to be more professional in their conduct, abide by international humanitarian law and the recent ruling of ICJ to pull out of Rafah

Botragelad:

Of course they did. How about Hamas?

God1000:
lol, they did according to you.


You support collective punishment of all Palestinians and the use of starvation as a weapon of war.

Where is your conscience Mr man

God1000:


I'm not the spokesperson for Hamas, but I read it in the news yesterday that Hamas has welcomed the new ceasefire deal announced by Joe Biden, that deal is in jeopardy right now because Israeli government is saying another thing

God1000:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urYUhRtSWSY

The Maldives has announced a ban on all Israeli's entering the country in response to the ongoing war in Gaza.


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https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/maldives-bans-israelis-tells-citizens-to-leave-maldives-island-bans-passport/

God1000:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urYUhRtSWSY

The Maldives has announced a ban on all Israeli's entering the country in response to the ongoing war in Gaza.


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https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/maldives-bans-israelis-tells-citizens-to-leave-maldives-island-bans-passport/