The Maldives has announced a significant diplomatic move by banning Israeli passport holders from entering the nation, citing the ongoing war in Gaza as the primary reason. This decision was revealed during a press conference on June 2, 2024, by the Maldives' minister for homeland security and technology, who conveyed the directive from the president's office. The announcement comes amid growing demands from political leaders within the Maldives, the world's smallest Muslim-majority country, urging President Mohamed Muizzu to take decisive action in protest of the conflict.

 

The Maldives' move is a reflection of a broader stance seen in several Muslim-majority nations regarding Israeli citizens. By 2023, 28 countries did not recognize Israel as a sovereign nation, and 16 of these nations explicitly barred Israeli passport holders from entering their territories. The Maldives, despite severing diplomatic ties with Israel 50 years ago, had permitted Israeli tourists since lifting an earlier ban in the early 1990s. This latest decision marks a return to stricter policies in line with its historical diplomatic posture.

 

 

The Maldives' ban aligns it with other member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which have imposed similar restrictions. Countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, such as Syria, Lebanon, Iran, and Iraq, have long maintained policies of non-recognition towards Israel due to deep-rooted political conflicts. This new restriction by the Maldives underscores its solidarity with these nations and the broader Islamic community in opposition to Israeli actions in Gaza.

 

The backdrop of this decision is the recent escalation of violence in Gaza. According to Hamas Gaza officials, the Israeli offensive has resulted in over 36,000 Palestinian deaths following an attack by Hamas and other militant groups on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. This attack led to approximately 1,200 Israeli casualties and 250 hostages taken. In response, Israel launched extensive military operations in Gaza, intensifying the long-standing conflict.

 

President Mohamed Muizzu's government faces internal and external pressures to respond to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The minister for homeland security and technology emphasized that the decision to ban Israeli passport holders was taken after careful consideration of the current situation and in alignment with the sentiments of the Maldivian populace and the broader Islamic world. "We impose this ban to express our profound condemnation of the violence in Gaza and to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters affected by this conflict," the minister stated during the press conference.

 

This latest move by the Maldives highlights the enduring complexities of Middle Eastern politics and the ripple effects felt across the globe. The ban on Israeli passport holders is not an isolated action but part of a historical continuum of diplomatic stances taken by Muslim-majority countries in the face of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. The Maldives' decision is both a symbolic and practical expression of its political and religious alignment.

 

Full list here

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_recognition_of_Israel

 

As the conflict in Gaza continues, the international community remains divided in its responses and policies. The Maldives joins a list of nations that have taken definitive stances against Israeli actions, reflecting a broader narrative of resistance and condemnation within the Islamic world. This ban is likely to influence diplomatic relations and travel policies further.

 

 

Credit: Newsweek 2024-06-06

 

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Hopefully more countries will follow their lead. Israelis need to know that there is a price for bombing thousands of women and children to death.

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Hopefully more countries will follow their lead. Israelis need to know that there is a price for bombing thousands of women and children to death.

Maldives is in good company:

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, such as Syria, Lebanon, Iran, and Iraq, have long maintained policies of non-recognition towards Israel due to deep-rooted political conflicts. This new restriction by the Maldives underscores its solidarity with these nations and the broader Islamic community in opposition to Israeli actions in Gaza.

Why would you  want additional countries to join is such a blatant act of Jew hatred? 

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Hopefully more countries will follow their lead. Israelis need to know that there is a price for bombing thousands of women and children to death.

Agree

Any country that has that many UN resolutions against them, and simply ignores them should start to have some 'sanctions' imposed on them.   That doesn't even include the ones proposed that the USA has vetoed.   

 

Maybe the citizens will wake up, and start insisting their govt be a bit more humane to people.

8 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Maldives is in good company:

Why would you  want additional countries to join is such a blatant act of Jew hatred? 

 

You and all others who cry about anti-semitism whenever Israel is criticised or chastised seriously undermine the reality of anti-semitism by using the term so casually. 

 

Like with the boy who cried wolf, more and more people are waking up to the propaganda that Israel has been deploying for years, where they publicity smear anyone who has the gall to criticise their actions with the accusation of anti-semitism. 

 

There is no denying that anti-semitism is present in the world; it is a scourge that should be fought wherever it is present, but your Pavlovian response to any criticism of Israel by branding the critic a Jew hater does a disservice to those who experience real anti-semitism.

Just now, RuamRudy said:

 

You and all others who cry about anti-semitism whenever Israel is criticised or chastised seriously undermine the reality of anti-semitism by using the term so casually. 

 

Like with the boy who cried wolf, more and more people are waking up to the propaganda that Israel has been deploying for years, where they publicity smear anyone who has the gall to criticise their actions with the accusation of anti-semitism. 

 

There is no denying that anti-semitism is present in the world; it is a scourge that should be fought wherever it is present, but your Pavlovian response to any criticism of Israel by branding the critic a Jew hater does a disservice to those who experience real anti-semitism.

That's exactly what it is though, blanket Jew hating.

 

Scoop: Maldives faces fight with Congress over Israeli ban

What he's saying: "Taxpayer dollars shouldn't be sent to a foreign nation that has banned all Israeli citizens from traveling to their country," Gottheimer said in a statement.

"Not only is Israel one of our greatest democratic allies, but the Maldives' unprecedented travel ban is nothing but a blatant act of Jew hatred. They shouldn't get a cent of American dollars until they reverse course."
By the numbers: The U.S. sent roughly $36 million in financial assistance to the Maldives between 2019 and 2023, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department.

The funds are to "strengthen democratic institutions, civil society, fiscal transparency, maritime security, counterterrorism, and law enforcement," per the State Department.

https://www.axios.com/2024/06/04/israel-maldives-travel-ban-us-bill

 

 

4 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

That's exactly what it is though, blanket Jew hating.

 

Scoop: Maldives faces fight with Congress over Israeli ban

What he's saying: "Taxpayer dollars shouldn't be sent to a foreign nation that has banned all Israeli citizens from traveling to their country," Gottheimer said in a statement.

"Not only is Israel one of our greatest democratic allies, but the Maldives' unprecedented travel ban is nothing but a blatant act of Jew hatred. They shouldn't get a cent of American dollars until they reverse course."
By the numbers: The U.S. sent roughly $36 million in financial assistance to the Maldives between 2019 and 2023, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department.

The funds are to "strengthen democratic institutions, civil society, fiscal transparency, maritime security, counterterrorism, and law enforcement," per the State Department.

https://www.axios.com/2024/06/04/israel-maldives-travel-ban-us-bill

 

 

So a statement from a US congressman claiming it is anti-Semitism proves it is anti-Semitism.

1 minute ago, stevenl said:

So a statement from a US congressman claiming it is anti-Semitism proves it is anti-Semitism.

Do you want to prove its not?

35 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Maldives is in good company:

Why would you  want additional countries to join is such a blatant act of Jew hatred? 

They seem to welcome the hatred as they generate more everyday they kill civilians in Gaza! Shame on Israel!!!

4 minutes ago, 2baht said:

They seem to welcome the hatred as they generate more everyday they kill civilians in Gaza! Shame on Israel!!!

Yes of course Jews always welcome hatred. crazy comment. 

 

 

Sorry what is Maldives and their >relevance?

33 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

That's exactly what it is though, blanket Jew hating.

 

Scoop: Maldives faces fight with Congress over Israeli ban

What he's saying: "Taxpayer dollars shouldn't be sent to a foreign nation that has banned all Israeli citizens from traveling to their country," Gottheimer said in a statement.

"Not only is Israel one of our greatest democratic allies, but the Maldives' unprecedented travel ban is nothing but a blatant act of Jew hatred. They shouldn't get a cent of American dollars until they reverse course."
By the numbers: The U.S. sent roughly $36 million in financial assistance to the Maldives between 2019 and 2023, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department.

The funds are to "strengthen democratic institutions, civil society, fiscal transparency, maritime security, counterterrorism, and law enforcement," per the State Department.

https://www.axios.com/2024/06/04/israel-maldives-travel-ban-us-bill

 

 

 

The state of Israel was founded over 70 years ago - if the Maldives was an anti-semitic country, why are they only taking this action now?

43 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

That's exactly what it is though, blanket Jew hating.

 

Scoop: Maldives faces fight with Congress over Israeli ban

What he's saying: "Taxpayer dollars shouldn't be sent to a foreign nation that has banned all Israeli citizens from traveling to their country," Gottheimer said in a statement.

"Not only is Israel one of our greatest democratic allies, but the Maldives' unprecedented travel ban is nothing but a blatant act of Jew hatred. They shouldn't get a cent of American dollars until they reverse course."
By the numbers: The U.S. sent roughly $36 million in financial assistance to the Maldives between 2019 and 2023, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department.

The funds are to "strengthen democratic institutions, civil society, fiscal transparency, maritime security, counterterrorism, and law enforcement," per the State Department.

https://www.axios.com/2024/06/04/israel-maldives-travel-ban-us-bill

Not quite sure it has anything to do with Jew hatred, but the anti semitism always sells well in the MSM.  Smoke & Mirrors 

 

USA doesn't really send much foreign aid to Maldives.  3 million recently so they could sell covid vaccines, and all a bit of self interest.

 

Anti Maldives propaganda easier to sell as Jew Hater, though more in line with quietly portraying them as part of the new 'evil axis'  

 

China recent agreements & maybe soon to build a naval port there, if not already started.  India still aligned as a member of BRICS.   Sri Lanka thinking of joining.

 

US & NATO losing their control world wide, little by little 👍

Edited June 6, 20242 yr by KhunLA

well done Maldives!

 

bob.

9 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

 

The state of Israel was founded over 70 years ago - if the Maldives was an anti-semitic country, why are they only taking this action now?

Of course it is, with its school textbooks that portray democracy as being anti-Islam, encourage anti-Semitism, xenophobia and glorify jihad.

 

https://www.state.gov/reports/2020-report-on-international-religious-freedom/maldives/

 

 

12 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Not quite sure it has anything to do with Jew hatred, but the anti semitism always sells well in the MSM.  Smoke & Mirrors 

 

USA doesn't really send much foreign aid to Maldives.  3 million recently so they could sell covid vaccines, and all a bit of self interest.

 

Anti Maldives propaganda easier to sell as Jew Hater, though more in line with quietly portraying them as part of the new 'evil axis'  

 

China recent agreements & maybe soon to build a naval port there, if not already started.  India still aligned as a member of BRICS.   Sri Lanka thinking of joining.

 

US & NATO losing their control world wide, little by little 👍

Best you read the link I just posted then 

Another example of the October 7th attacks having the desired effect. 

 

Looks like terrorism pays after all. Very sad. 

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

Agree

Any country that has that many UN resolutions against them, and simply ignores them should start to have some 'sanctions' imposed on them.   That doesn't even include the ones proposed that the USA has vetoed.   

 

Maybe the citizens will wake up, and start insisting their govt be a bit more humane to people.

Yeh right! I didn't see a UN resolution condemning Hamas for murdering and taking hostages, alive or dead.....did you?

Edited June 6, 20242 yr by 300sd

No sad loss, the Jews are used to it, 

13 minutes ago, 300sd said:

Yeh right! I didn't see a UN resolution condemning Hamas for murdering and taking hostages, alive or dead.....did you?

Might be a reason for that ... did you ever think about that ? 

 

There is Resolution ES-10/21, which simply calls for a ceasefire by both sides.

 

The UN doesn't even consider Hamas a 'terrorist organization'. (as of Feb 2024)

Edited June 6, 20242 yr by KhunLA

1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said:

Maldives is in good company:

Why would you  want additional countries to join is such a blatant act of Jew hatred? 

i think you'll find it was the

 

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

for bombing thousands of women and children to death.

rather than the fact they're Jewish..... 

1 minute ago, frank83628 said:

i think you'll find it was the

 

rather than the fact they're Jewish..... 

I don't think they read thaibeachlovers post 

3 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

I don't think they read thaibeachlovers post 

my comment was directed at you, you totally ignored the  'bombing thousands of women and children to death' part of his post, and just pulle the antisemitism card

 

Edited June 6, 20242 yr by frank83628

4 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

my comment was directed at you, you totally ignored the  'bombing thousands of women and children to death' part of his post, and just pulle the antisemitism card

 

my reply to you went over you head then, you must have been ducking at the time.....

34 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Might be a reason for that ... did you ever think about that ? 

 

There is Resolution ES-10/21, which simply calls for a ceasefire by both sides.

 

The UN doesn't even consider Hamas a 'terrorist organization'. (as of Feb 2024)

Wrong, there are two UN resolutions that include calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages being held by Hamas. The same was ordered by the ICJ.

4 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Hopefully more countries will follow their lead. Israelis need to know that there is a price for bombing thousands of women and children to death.

Hopefully non will.

 

There is no justification to ban all Israeli Passport holders, many of whom oppose Nathanyahu’s continuing war in Gaza.

 

It’s totally unjustified and only serves to provide ‘useful copy’ to those who wish to distract from the ongoing carnage.

 

 

Edited June 6, 20242 yr by Chomper Higgot

2 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

Maldives is in good company:

Why would you  want additional countries to join is such a blatant act of Jew hatred? 

Israel is a country with more than 1 religion.

Jews with passports of other countries can enter.

Not everybody in Israel is Jewish, 

It was the case some years ago, even if you had an Israeli stamp in your passport some countries would deny you entry, 

31 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Wrong, there are two UN resolutions that include calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages being held by Hamas. The same was ordered by the ICJ.

I did state as of Feb 2024  ... I don't follow things that closely, that don't affect me.  Especially the same ol' ... not different Israel conflicts.   Decades old, and will never change.   Lost respect for Israel when the shot up the USS Liberty.

 

Personally, I wish they'd just nuke each other and be done with it  ...  then the world can move on from the silliness of 2 irrelevant countries/areas of middle east, dominating the news, provided by ...   

 

Maybe concentrate on the atrocities in Africa where 10's of 1000's are dying, if not 100's of 1000's, that could use some assistance.

Edited June 6, 20242 yr by KhunLA