International analysts have described President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s bold decision to ban Israeli passports holders from entering the Maldives as a bold move, showing a leadership rarely witnessed among world leaders.
The Maldives government banned the entry of Israeli passport holders over the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Palestine, where thousands of innocent lives are being taken mercilessly. People from across the world have been commending President Muizzu for ratifying the decision, and for standing up against the inhuman atrocities committed by the Israelis against the Palestinian people.
A social media channel that reports provides in-depth analysis on the Gaza crisis, Inspirovella has produced a detailed video on the significance of the Maldives’ decision.
In the video, Inspirovella noted that the Maldivian government's decision to ban Israeli passports was one that the world cannot ignore, and described the move as a moral stance and not just a political gesture, as reflected by the President’s Office’s official statement on the matter.
Further noting that the Maldives was heavily reliant on tourism, Inspirovilla noted that the Maldives’ decision was a clear and powerful message given to the world on standing up boldly against the ongoing atrocities against the Palestinian people. The analysts also noted that the Maldives’ message was not masked by diplomatic rhetoric, trade deals, diplomatic pressure or global alliances.
The video pointed out that the Maldives took action against Israel at a time when the world's attention has been focused on the recent escalation in atrocities against the Gaza Strip. While many world powers do not dare to speak out against Israeli atrocities, and while others are complicit, the Maldives acted differently by siding with the oppressed, the video noted, adding that the decision was not a random shift in policy but a direct reaction to the recent events in Gaza. They described it as a sign of President Muizzu's government.
The video further noted while the Maldives is a country that thrives on tourism, the Maldives took action against Israel while being fully aware of the threat of economic hardship— this also shows justice, equality and adherence to principles matter more to President Muizzu’s government than financial gain and tourism numbers, it said.
The analysis also noted that a country with limited military power and international influence like the Maldives had not hesitated to stand up to violence and injustice. They questioned what excuse the powerful countries have today for failing to stand up against Israel’s atrocities.
Some point out that the Maldives’ decision will also cause complications for the Israeli government. Analysts say that while Israel can turn a deaf ear to the protests in Europe and around the world, the Maldives move against them will affect them, as its a decision taken by under government policies of a sovereign nation.
Experts point out that the Maldives’ move is not just a gesture for the Palestinian people, but a sign that they are not alone and that there are still nations, regardless of size, who will stand up and rise for justice. The move is also a challenge for the rest of the world to reflect on their silence and consider taking a principled stand.
Some believe the Maldives’ move will put more pressure on countries that have stayed silent on the Gaza issue. While the Maldives’ actions present a choice whether to remain silent or taking action, the Maldives’ decision to close its doors to Israelis have opened the eyes of the world, it said.