The fog of war.
Israeli surfers with dreams of becoming deeply enveloped by crystalline barrels whilst, afterward, enjoying top-of-the-line lobster eggs benedicts were dealt a harsh blow this morning as wave-rich Maldives declared them not welcome. President Mohamed Muizzu, through his spokesman, shared that he has, “resolved to impose a ban on Israeli passports.”
Israel’s foreign ministry, feeling tit-for-tattish, said that Israeli surfers didn’t really want to go to the Maldives in the first place and if any are accidentally currently there, “it is recommended to consider leaving, because if they find themselves in distress for any reason, it will be difficult for us to assist.”
The move is the latest in a series designed to squeeze Israeli surfers over frustrations with the ongoing war in Gaza. Last month, Turkey banned the import and export of goods to and from Israel. Media reports suggest it has resulted in significant shortages of Turkish surf changing towels and robes, considered the best for softness and durability.
On Friday, the French noted that Israeli companies would not be allowed to have a booth in the Eurosatory Arms Fair in Europe. It is unclear in the ban will extend across the Atlantic to Surf Expo.
Official data from the first four months of this year has shown the number of Israeli surfers visiting the Maldives is already down 88%. While restrictions are generally unchill, the lack of Israeli surfers in lineups is quietly being celebrated with some hoping bans on Russian surfers, Brazilian surfers and surfers from Australia’s Gold Coast not named Paul Fisher will follow.
Paul Fisher is a universal good time.
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Bravo! Now Russians too please, particularly Pro-Putin Rapper timatiofficial (whom Putin donated “expropriated” Starbucks to)
Timatis has ruined multiple visits to Lohis for mere mortals with his suicide techno dj´ing and jetski degeneracy in the lineup
Crimes in the Maldives:
– same sex relations;
– criticising Islam;
– expressing support for any other beliefs.
Only Muslims can be citizens.
All politicians must be Sunni Muslims.
If Brazzos are banned, it will make it harder for Filipe to train on left reef breaks for the Olympics. (BTW, I love his surfing. Just grilling to try to blend in).
The world successfully ended apartheid in South Africa with a boycott, divestment, and sanctions regime.
Keep in mind this is not necessarily aimed at the people but the government.
The people will agitate for significant change if BDS pressure increases enough.
Being from the U.S., I wish the world would boycott us to signal the world is tired of U.S. imperialism and weapons sales. Imagine the freakout.
Does Mick Fanning have a problem with Jews!?
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Quick question; Have you taken over the topic because Dez is disillusioned after the shock realisation that the war on terror isn’t achieving anything except death, destruction, hardship and endless bad blood for the foreseeable future for everybody involved and within proximity?
And it was different when?
So speed, so power, so flow!!
Is it Ok to change positions, honey?
You can have the wet spot
Israeli surfers are about as popular as Israeli backpackers
Even Ivan didn’t touch them
Gmed foreva!!
I didnt
Probably poorly informed, but I thought they were mostly large groups on military leave when they went to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. And that amplified the shit behaviour?
Pretty much true because all young israelis go to boot camp and are therefore fucked in the head because their country is on a constant war footing. The exception is the weirdos with the hats who get to stay at home and pray instead.
Jewish nazies suck
article was worded pretty good, funny stuff
Is that Huntington?
the world needs more nationalism just across the board.
seems to be a real positive force!
They Killed T.J. Simers! But his daughter & The Bagboy are OK. (LA Times Obituary)
lets hope this is the start of a global trend , they can stay in Israel they want it so bad.
Even the muslim israelis?
AKA palestinians. They even have their country recognised now.
Ya mean that land where Augustus Gloop fell into the river to the see that.
You can be muslim and have an israel passport
this is excellent you brought this up.
what will become of some folks’ walls when their anti-israeli stances mash up against the notions of exclusivity based on nationality? and what then what if a religious/ethnic exception is made for some? it’ll be fascinating to see…
Yes, to label all israelis fuckwits is total bigotry, and nuthin less is expected from these modern day fascists
Two state solution, obviously.
Only fucking fair considering that they lived there before it became Israel.
this is actually a wonderful question, Hotsy!
Good call
Israeli surfers were making total cunts of themselves here last couple of years. Vanlyfing . Nobody is missing them
Can only dream Sri Lanka follow suit….
Sri Lankans have had people killed by Islamic terror attacks.
So have USA, you know September something, but some will always forget
Anyone who’s been to the Maldives will know that Israeli surfers are obnoxious assholes with chips on their shoulder. This is good news.