Male, April 15 -- The Maldives on Tuesday ratified the Third Amendment to its Immigration Act, prohibiting individuals with Israeli passports from entering the country.

According to the Maldives president's office statement, "Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act (Law No. 01/2007), following its passage by the People's Majlis at the 20th sitting of the first session of the year, held on 15 April 2025."

"The Amendment introduces a new provision to the Immigration Act, expressly prohibiting the entry of individuals holding Israeli passports into the territory of Maldives," the statement added.

This decision reflects the government's strong stance against Israel's actions in Pal...