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Maldives bans entry of Israelis in ‘resolute solidarity’ with Palestinians
Illustrative: Tourists sunbathe in Paradise Island Resort in Male Atoll, Maldives, Feb. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/ Gemunu Amarasinghe)
MALE, Maldives — The Maldives announces it is banning the entry of Israelis to the luxury tourist archipelago in “resolute solidarity” with the Palestinian people.
President Mohamed Muizzu ratifies the legislation shortly after it is approved by parliament today.
“The ratification reflects the government’s firm stance in response to the continuing atrocities and ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people,” his office says in a statement.
“The Maldives reaffirms its resolute solidarity with the Palestinian cause.”
The ban will be implemented with immediate effect, a spokesman for Muizzu’s office tells AFP.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry urged citizens last year to avoid traveling to the Maldives.
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