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Maldives Seeks Permanent Ban on Israeli Passport Holders, Investment
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The Maldives is enacting a permanent ban on Israeli passport holders, with President Mohamed Muizzu stating Israelis will be barred "under any circumstances." The government also submitted a bill to prevent Israeli investment in property. This move reflects the Maldives' strong stance against Israel's actions in Gaza, which President Muizzu termed "genocide."
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- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu announced a permanent ban on Israeli passport holders entering the country.
- The proposed ban is unconditional and aims to codify the Maldives' stance against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- A separate bill seeks to prohibit Israeli individuals and companies from investing in Maldivian property.
- President Muizzu referred to Israel's actions against Palestinians as "genocide."
- The Maldives has historically supported the Palestinian cause and filed an intervention in a case against Israel at the ICJ.
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