Maldives bans Israeli passport holders amid war in Gaza

The Maldives government will not allow Israelis to visit the country because many people in the Maldives are upset about the fighting in Gaza. The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has decided to stop Israelis from coming to the Maldives. This decision is part of a protest against the war in Gaza. The President also started a campaign to raise money for Palestinians in Gaza. Last year, around 11,000 Israelis visited the Maldives, which was only a small percentage of all tourists. However, this year, the number of Israeli visitors dropped by 88%. The Maldives used to allow Israeli tourists in the past, but they stopped in 2012 after a change in leadership. Other countries like Algeria, Bangladesh, and Saudi Arabia also do not allow Israelis to enter. The Israeli government has advised its citizens not to travel to the Maldives and for those already there to think about leaving. The President of the Maldives is appointing a special person to help Palestinians and is organizing a fundraiser to support them. The conflict in Gaza started when Hamas attacked Israel in October, leading to many deaths and hostages. Israel responded with military action, resulting in many casualties in Gaza. The President of the Maldives condemned an Israeli attack in Gaza that killed many Palestinians. He called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid for Gaza. In summary, the Maldives will ban Israelis from visiting due to public anger over the Gaza war. The President is supporting Palestinians and raising funds for them. Israelis are advised not to travel to the Maldives, and the conflict in Gaza has caused many casualties.