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President Muizzu Hails Israeli Passport Ban as Historic Move in Solidarity with Palestine

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu praised the government's decision to bar Israeli passport holders, saying it took effect on 15 April after the third amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act was ratified. He framed it as a moral stance and part of wider Maldives diplomacy supporting a Palestinian state and Palestine's UN membership.

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  1. Tue 15 Apr
    The entry ban on Israeli passport holders officially took effect, following ratification of the third amendment to the Maldives Immigration… 15 April only The Standard The entry ban on Israeli passport holders officially took effect on 15 April, following the ratification of the third amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act.

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  • President Muizzu addressed the media at a press conference held at the President's Office. President's Office The Standard Addressing the media at a press conference held at the President's Office, President Muizzu described the move as one of the most principled and defining actions in the nation's recent history.

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