The government of the Maldives banned Israeli citizens from entering the country on June 2 amid the escalation of the Zionist genocide against the Palestinians. The small Asian country, famous for its beaches and luxury resorts, has joined more than a dozen countries that have "closed their doors" to Israelis. Which countries have banned Israelis from entering their territory?

The Maldivian government has made a fundamental decision to ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country. In this way, the leadership of the country expressed its solidarity with the Palestinian people who are facing genocide in the Gaza Strip. In addition, the Maldivian government has appointed a special presidential representative to deal with issues of aid to Palestine. Maldives received an average of 15,000 tourists from Israel every year.

Maldives has demanded that India withdraw its 88 military personnel from the country by March 15.