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DIPLOMATIC
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Maldives Enacts Permanent Ban on Israeli Passport Holders and Investment
Nov 10, 2026 01:46 PM CT
Malé, Maldives
diplomacy, travel ban, economic restriction, maldives, israel, gaza
Summary
The Maldives has moved to implement a permanent ban on entry for Israeli passport holders and a block on Israeli investment. President Muizzu cited the ongoing conflict in Gaza as the justification for these measures, marking a significant diplomatic isolation step against Israel by a non-regional state.
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President Muizzu explained that earlier proposals sought to prohibit entry "until Israel halted the genocide that began following 7 October 2023."
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Israel
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Subject of the permanent entry ban and investment block.