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Maldives moves to ban Israelis from entering island amid Gaza war

The Maldives will impose a ban on Israeli passports, preventing Israelis from entering the island nation amid the IDF's war on Hamas in Gaza, the president's office announced Sunday afternoon.

The decision was made by President Mohamed Muizzu following the recommendation of the Muslim-majority nation's cabinet. 

In response, Israel's Foreign Ministry issued an official recommendation warning its citizens against traveling to the Maldives.