The Maldives has reaffirmed its ban on Israeli passport holders entering the country. President Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to make the restriction unconditional through proposed immigration legislation.

The development signals a possible change in how the country maintains its entry restrictions. Earlier proposals linked the ban’s duration to Israel’s actions against Palestinians.

Under the previous approach, the restriction was connected to a specific condition. It was expected to remain in place until Israel ended its actions against Palestinians. However, President Muizzu has indicated that proposed legislation would remove this condition. The new legal framework would make the entry restriction unconditional.

This means the ban would no longer depend on the condition outlined in earlier proposals. Instead, the restriction would be maintained without that specific link. The announcement reinforces the Maldives’ existing position on entry by Israeli passport holders. It also indicates that the government wants to establish the restriction through immigration law.

The proposed legislation is an important part of this development. It could provide a formal legal basis for maintaining the entry ban. However, the available announcement does not provide details about the legislation’s timeline. It also does not explain when the proposed changes would take effect.

The Maldives has not announced further details about the implementation process. The final wording and legal provisions will depend on the proposed legislation. President Muizzu’s statement comes as the country maintains its restriction on Israeli passport holders. The proposed change would make the policy unconditional rather than linking it to a particular development.

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For travellers holding Israeli passports, the existing entry restriction remains the key issue. Any changes to its legal status will depend on the proposed immigration legislation. The announcement therefore marks a shift in the government’s stated approach. The Maldives is seeking to maintain the restriction without the condition attached to earlier proposals.