Maldives entry ban on Israeli visitors hits snag over Palestinian passport holders
As I delve into the recent news regarding the Maldives entry ban on Israeli visitors, a wave of conflicting emotions and thoughts crash over me. The Maldives, known for its stunning beauty and luxury resorts, has inadvertently found itself in a tangled web of controversy over its decision to ban Israeli visitors, targeting specifically Jewish Israeli citizens. While the constitution of the Maldives declares Islam as the state religion and requires all citizens to be Sunni Muslims, the blanket ban on Israeli tourists seems to stem from a deeper issue – anti-Semitism.
It is perplexing to me how this ban specifically targets Israeli Jews, seemingly disregarding the fact that over 20% of Israeli citizens are Arab Palestinian Muslims.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker