The Government of Maldives strongly condemns the decision by Israeli authorities to seize the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem for settlement purposes.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Maldives denounced Israel's ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law, including the illegal expansion of settlements, the destruction of UN agencies and relief organizations, and the obstruction and attacks on aid workers—actions that have gone without consequence. The statement emphasized that these actions not only impede the provision of essential services and the realization of basic rights for Palestinians, but also undermine the only viable path to lasting peace: the establishment of a State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Maldives commended UNRWA for its continued life-saving efforts during these challenging times. The government and the Maldivian people expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people and reiterated their call for the international community to urgently and effectively hold Israel accountable for its illegal actions against the Palestinian population.