The Maldives government has issued a strong condemnation against Israel's recent decision to confiscate 8,000 dunams (1,977 acres) of land in the Jordan Valley of Occupied Palestine.

In a statement released by the Foreign Ministry on March 29, 2024, the Maldives government denounced the move as a flagrant violation of international law and the rights of the Palestinian people.

The statement emphasized the potential for further escalation and instability in the Middle East region as a result of Israel's actions.

The Maldives government urged the international community to take decisive action to halt Israel's continuous violations of international law and to protect the rights of the Palestinian people.

Expressing firm solidarity with the people of Palestine, the Maldives reiterated its belief that lasting peace in the region can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The statement from the Maldives government underscores its commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and advocating for justice and peace in the region.

It aligns with the stance of many other nations and international bodies that have condemned Israel's expansionist policies in Occupied Palestine.