Maldives Bans Israeli Passport Holders From Entering Tourist Hotspot Over Ongoing War

A total of 528 Israel nationals have visited the Maldives in the first four months of this year, dropping from 4,644 during the same period in 2023.

People kayak in the sea off Hulhumale next to the capital city of Male, in the Maldives on Dec. 13, 2019. Carl Court/Getty Images

The Maldives will bar Israeli passport holders from entering the country as public anger in the predominantly Muslim nation rises over the war in Gaza.

In a statement on June 2, the office of President Mohamed Muizu said the cabinet has decided to amend existing laws to prevent Israelis from entering the tourist hotspot. A cabinet subcommittee will be established to oversee these efforts.