Maldives Announces Ban on Israeli Passport Holders
Amidst War on Hamas in Gaza
Colombo, Sri Lanka (AP) - June 2, 2024, 1003 AM PDT
The Maldives government has declared that it will prohibit Israeli passport holders from entering the country due to public outrage over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. This decision marks a reversal of the Maldives' previous policy, which had lifted a similar ban on Israeli tourists in the early 1990s and re-established diplomatic relations in 2010. Since then, Israelis have been permitted to visit the archipelago, renowned for its idyllic island atolls.
The Maldivian government's decision was met with mixed reactions. Some citizens expressed support for the government's stance, while others voiced concerns about its impact on the country's tourism industry.
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