President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that the proposed amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act explicitly barring all Israeli passport holders from entering the country reflects the clear, uncompromising policy of the Maldivian Government.

Speaking at a press conference held at the President's Office today, President Dr Muizzu stated that the restriction was incorporated into the bill because it is an initiative fully endorsed and welcomed by 100 percent of the Maldivian public.

The President highlighted that while the bill outlines broader border protocols, the principal catalyst behind the government's decisive measure is the ongoing, inhumane acts of genocide perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people.

Reaffirming the country's resolute foreign policy, President Muizzu declared that the Maldives will consistently stand in steadfast solidarity against Israel's brutal atrocities aimed at annihilating the Palestinian populace. He noted that for the first time in history, the Maldives has actively advocated on this issue before international courts, continuing to project a firm and unambiguous voice for Palestinian rights across international forums.

The bill proposing amendments to the Maldives Immigration Act to ban all Israeli passport holders was submitted to the People’s Majlis by Mohamed Dawood, Member of Parliament for the Kulhudhuffushi North constituency.

According to the bill's objectives, the legislation seeks to establish general and specific frameworks governing the entry and departure of travelers to and from the Maldives, define guidelines for entry permits and foreign stays, and institute robust legal mechanisms to address unauthorized entry and unlawful residence in the country.