The Maldives says it will ban Israelis from entering the country, known for its luxury resorts, with the office of the president making the announcement as public anger rises over the war in Gaza.

• The Maldives president, Mohamed Muizzu, has “resolved to impose a ban on Israeli passports”, a spokesperson for his office said in a statement, without giving details of when the new law would take effect.
• The country is visited by thousands of Israelis every year.
• In response, Israel’s foreign ministry recommended that its citizens not travel to the Maldives, including those with dual citizenship.