South Asian countries announce policy shifts and public protest amid Gaza conflict Several South Asian Muslim-majority nations have recently introduced policy changes and seen large public demonstrations in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Maldives: The Maldives government has banned Israeli passport holders from entering the country. The decision, announced following approval by the parliament and ratification by President Mohamed Muizzu, is aimed at aligning the country’s foreign policy with its position on the Gaza situation. A national campaign, “Maldivians in Solidarity with Palestine,” was also launched. According to Al Jazeera, tourist...