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Maldives bans entry for Israeli passport holders

The Maldives has announced that it is banning Israelis from entering the country in "strong solidarity" with the Palestinian people, AFP reports. The Maldives has announced that it is banning Israelis from entering the country in "strong solidarity" with the Palestinian people, AFP reports. President Mohamed Mu'izzu signed the law into law today.

"The ratification reflects the government's firm stance in response to the atrocities and genocidal acts committed by Israel against the Palestinian people," his office said in a statement.

The ban will take effect immediately. President Mohamed Muizzu signed the law into law today.

"The ratification reflects the government's firm stance in response to the atrocities and genocidal acts committed by Israel against the Palestinian people," his office said in a statement.

The ban will take effect immediately.