‘Visit Indian beaches…’, Israel advises citizens after Maldives bans entry

By Priyanka Deshpande CNBC-TV18.com Published June 3, 2024

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Lakshadweep

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Goa

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Kerala

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The Maldivian government, amid mounting public anger in the country over the devastating attacks by Israeli forces on Gaza, on June 2 decided to amend laws to ban Israeli passport holders from entering the nation.

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