Maldives Seeks Permanent Ban on Israeli Passport Holders
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the Republic of Maldives is seeking to permanently and unconditionally ban the entry of individuals holding Israeli passports, even if the war against the Gaza Strip concludes. This was announced by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
The government has submitted a bill to parliament that would prohibit the entry of Israeli passport holders, independent of developments in the Palestinian territories or the continuation or cessation of the Gaza conflict. This move aims to make the existing ban a permanent fixture of Maldivian law.
President Muizzu explained that the previous ban, enacted in April 2025, was contingent upon the continuation of the war in Gaza. However, the new legislation is designed to make this restriction permanent and independent of political or field developments.
The Maldivian President described the actions of the Israeli regime against the Palestinian people as “genocide,” stating that allowing individuals with Israeli passports into the Maldives is unacceptable. He reaffirmed his country’s steadfast position in supporting the Palestinian cause, indicating that Maldives will continue this stance in international forums.
