The Maldives has changed its immigration law to ban people with Israeli passports from entering the country in a show of anger over the war in Gaza.

According to a statement from the presidential office, the amendment was passed by parliament on Monday and approved by President Mohamed Muuse on Tuesday.

The Maldives Immigration Service clarified that Israeli citizens with a second passport can enter the country.

The cabinet made the decision about a year ago, but the government did not formalize it until this week.

“This approval reflects the government’s firm stance in response to the ongoing atrocities and ongoing genocidal acts committed by Israel against the Palestinian people,” the statement said.

The Maldives is a small island nation south of India that is known as a top tourist destination. It is a predominantly Sunni Muslim nation where the preaching and practice of other religions is legally prohibited.

According to the latest immigration statistics, 59 people with Israeli passports entered the Maldives in February.