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by i24 News and Algemeiner Staff
A short 20 minutes’ speedboat ride from Male will bring you to this island resort destination, featuring a collection of luxury beach and water villas and award-winning spa. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
i24 News – The Maldives government has announced its decision to ban Israeli citizens from entering the country, as public anger escalates in the predominantly Muslim nation over the ongoing war in Gaza.
Known for its luxurious resorts, the Indian Ocean archipelago will be changing its laws to implement this new policy.
In a statement from the president’s office, it was revealed that the Cabinet has decided to prohibit Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives.
Last year, nearly 11,000 Israelis visited the Maldives, accounting for 0.6 percent of the total tourist arrivals.
In December, Israel issued a travel warning for its citizens against visiting the Maldives, citing increased anti-Israel sentiment during the war with Hamas. The warning highlighted the “heightened anti-Israel atmosphere, including public comments by officials.”
While Israel does not have diplomatic ties with the Maldives, Israeli tourists had previously been allowed to visit the picturesque island atolls.
