The Government of the Republic of Maldives has decided to ban entry into the territory of the country for Israeli citizens. This step was taken against the background of an aggravation of the conflict between Israel and Palestine and accusations of war crimes by the Israeli army.
The decision was reported by Reuters , citing the official statement of the Presidential Office of the Maldives. It is noted that the President of the country Mohammed Mugzza signed the relevant amendments to immigration legislation after their approval in parliament.
The statement of the presidential administration states that the restriction was imposed in response to "the ongoing atrocities and acts of genocide, which Israel is against the Palestinian people." The country's authorities emphasized that this step is an expression of solidarity with Palestine and a position on the events in the Gaza Sector.
In turn, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel made a recommendation for its citizens to refrain from traveling to Maldives. Those who are already in the islands are advised to consider early departure due to the limited ability of consular assistance.
It is worth noting that Maldives are a popular tourist trend among Israeli travelers, and this restriction can significantly affect tourist traffic between the two countries.
The decision to prohibit entry comes into force after the law was published, and the details of the implementation mechanism have not yet been specified.
