The Maldives has expressed support for Palestine by banning the entry of Israeli citizens

Many European countries have begun to formally recognize the existence of the Palestinian state. Last week, Ireland, Spain, and Norway recognized Palestine. The United Nations condemned the Israeli attack on Rafah.

President of Maldives Mohammed Muizzu.

Maldives has banned the entry of Israeli citizens and Israeli passports in support of Palestine. The Maldives Cabinet decided in this regard. The Maldives Cabinet amended the necessary laws to prevent Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives. This decision was announced by Home Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihsan at a news conference held at the President's Office on Sunday afternoon.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced a ban on Israeli passports following a Cabinet recommendation. The Cabinet decision includes amending the necessary laws to prevent Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives and establishing a Cabinet subcommittee to oversee these efforts.

Additionally, about Palestine and Israel, the President decided to appoint a Special Envoy to assess Palestinian needs.

Announced to give help to Palestine

The press release said that the President has previously helped the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. He has decided to launch a fundraising campaign to help people in Palestine. Apart from this, he decided to organize a nationwide rally in the Maldives. The statement said that he aims to show solidarity with Palestine.

Let us tell you that there is a war going on between Israel and Hamas. Israel is now continuously attacking Rafah on the border with Egypt. Violence is continuously increasing in the West Bank, in such a situation the possibility of getting their state for the Palestinian people seems more distant than ever.

Many countries recognized Palestine

Several European countries have begun to formally recognize the existence of the Palestinian state. After Ireland, Spain, and Norway recognized it last week, other European countries – including the UK, France, and Germany – are under pressure to follow them in supporting Palestinian self-determination. The United Nations has also expressed concern over the attack in Rafah. Now the Maldives has taken a tough step and banned the entry of Israeli people.