Maldives Bans Israeli Visitors Amid Gaza Conflict

The Maldives government will ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country due to rising public anger over the Gaza war. The Cabinet will change laws to enforce the ban and establish a subcommittee to oversee the process. President Mohamed Muizu will appoint a special envoy to assess Palestinian needs and launch a fundraising campaign. Israel's Foreign Ministry advises Israelis to avoid travel to the Maldives and for those currently there to consider leaving.