The bill, submitted by MDP's MP for South Galolhu constituency Meekail Ahmed Naseem, proposes an amendment to the Immigration Act.
Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has submitted a bill to parliament calling for a ban on entry for Israeli passport holders to the Maldives.
The bill, submitted by MDP's MP for South Galolhu constituency Meekail Ahmed Naseem, proposes an amendment to the Immigration Act.
This is the first bill that has been submitted since the 20th People's Majlis commenced.
The bill proposes that Israeli passport holders, even if they hold an additional passport from another country, should be banned entry into Maldives.
The bill states that this is an action against Israel's offence of ethnic cleansing and genocide against Palestinians.
The bill states that the amendment to the law is being proposed as no definitive action has been taken despite a motion to the effect having been passed by the previous 19th People's Majlis.
Last October, then MP for South Mahchangolhi constituency Haitham Ahmed proposed that the parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs review the matter of Maldives' boycotting Israeli passports and tourists.
While the committee was reviewing the matter, large crowds gathered around the Parliament premises, calling for the ban, leading to a letter being submitted to then President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih requesting that such a ban be placed in effect.
Despite public demonstrations calling for the ban, the matter has remained unresolved through out the change in administration as well.
The current administration, led by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, has vocally reiterated its support for the Palestinian cause since assuming office.
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