The government of the Maldives wants to ban Israeli citizens from entering the country in response to the war in Gaza. Corresponding laws need to be amended, President Mohamed Muizzu’s office said. The ban must come into effect as soon as possible.
In addition, the president of the Muslim country has appointed a special envoy to assess the needs of the Palestinians. He also wants to raise money for the people in the Palestinian territories with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Do not start or cancel trips
Israel’s Foreign Ministry has recommended that its citizens stop traveling to the archipelago known for its luxury hotels, white beaches and turquoise waters. If they are already there, they should consider leaving the country.
Israel had already issued a travel warning for the Maldives last December – in view of anti-Israel sentiments in the context of the war. The two countries do not maintain full diplomatic relations, but the Israelis have been able to visit the dream holiday destination so far. According to official Maldivian figures, there were almost 11,000 tourists from Israel last year.
Source: Krone
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