Israeli Embassy encourages citizens to visit Indian beaches following Maldives ban

Israeli Embassy encourages citizens to visit Indian beaches following Maldives ban

On Monday, the Israeli Embassy in India recommended several Indian beaches for Israeli tourists, following the Maldives' ban on Israeli passport holders. In a post on X, the embassy highlighted beaches in Lakshadweep, Goa, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Kerala, stating, “Since the Maldives is no longer welcoming Israelis, here are some beautiful and amazing Indian beaches where Israeli tourists are warmly welcomed and treated with utmost hospitality. ????️???????? Check out these recommendations from @IsraelinIndia, based on the places visited by our diplomats ????.”

The Israeli consul general in Mumbai, Kobbi Shoshani, also referenced a January post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which praised Lakshadweep's natural beauty, saying, “Thanks to the Maldives Government's decision, Israelis can now explore the beautiful beaches of #Lakshadweep.”

This follows the Maldives' decision on Sunday to ban Israeli passport holders. Maldives Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihsaan, announced the ban during a news conference at the President's Office. The Maldives President’s Office stated, "President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, following a recommendation from the Cabinet, has resolved to impose a ban on Israeli passports," and plans to amend laws to enforce this ban while establishing a subcommittee to oversee these efforts.

Israel's foreign ministry has advised its citizens, including dual nationals, to avoid travel to the Maldives and recommended those already there to consider leaving due to potential difficulties in providing assistance.

Additionally, President Muizzu of the Maldives will appoint a special envoy to assess Palestinian needs and plans to initiate a fundraising campaign to support Palestinians, working with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.

According to Reuters, 528 Israelis visited the Maldives in the first four months of this year, a significant drop from the 4,644 visitors during the same period in 2023. The Maldives' decision comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which began with Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7.

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