Masha Midhath   07 June 2024 - 08:26 PM
Rally held to show support to Palestine.
Rally held to show support to Palestine.
A telethon to support the people of Gaza will be held on Wednesday, the government announced.

Scheduled from 8:00 am to 12:00 am, the telethon aims to raise significant funds for Gaza relief. Maldives has a history of successful telethons for Palestine, and this event is expected to receive a similarly warm response.

Minister Ali Ihusan, during a meeting at the Home Ministry on Sunday, stated that a nationwide march would accompany the telethon.

In addition to the telethon, the government will host special events to raise funds for the UN relief agency. This initiative comes as the death toll in Gaza due to the conflict with Israel has surpassed 36,000.

Furthermore, the Maldives has decided to ban entry to individuals holding Israeli passports, underscoring its stance on the ongoing conflict.