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Maldives President Says Ban on Israeli Visitors Will Stay in Force
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67% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
Center 2Right 1
What happened
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu said the ban on Israeli passport holders entering the country will remain in place. He used a party rally on Dhallu Maadhoo to attack the opposition, defend the policy as pro-Islamic, and frame it as part of his national agenda.
- 01Muizzu said Israelis still cannot enter the Maldives.
- 02He spoke at a mass rally on Dhallu Maadhoo.
- 03He cast the ban as protection of Islamic values and national interests.
- 04He accused the MDP of seeking closer ties with Israel.
- 05Maldives and Israel have no official diplomatic relations.
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