Government condemns Israel's approval of nineteen new West Bank settlements
A statement issued within hours of the Israeli cabinet's decision describes the move as a 'flagrant violation' of international law.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday evening condemning the Israeli cabinet's approval of nineteen new settlements in the Occupied West Bank. The statement described the decision as a 'flagrant violation' of international law and a further threat to the two-state framework the Maldives has long supported.
The government of the Maldives has maintained a ban on Israeli passport holders since April 2025.
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