The Maldivian Parliament has officially passed legislation that bars Israeli citizens from entering the country.
Shortly after the vote, President Mohamed Muizzu signed the bill into law, signaling his administration’s support for the move.
“The ratification reflects the Government’s firm stance in response to the continuing atrocities and ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people,” Muizzu claimed in a statement.
The language of the bill makes clear that “until the inhumane actions carried out by Israel against Palestinian civilians since October 7, 2023 come to an end, the Maldives will ban the entry of those carrying Israeli passports.”
Alongside the new travel restriction, Muizzu had previously declared that the Maldives would designate a special representative to assist the “Palestinians.”
{Matzav.com}