Kuwait bans entry of ships carrying goods to and from Israel

The Kuwaiti government has issued a decree banning the entry of commercial ships carrying goods to and from Israel into Kuwaiti territorial waters, local media reported on Saturday. The ban also covers vessels carrying goods from Israel destined to another country outside of Kuwait. Kuwait maintains a strong stance against the normalisation of relations with Israel. In May, the Kuwaiti parliament passed a bill banning Kuwaiti nationals and expat residents from visiting Israel. The new law also outlawed expressions of sympathy for Israel. Kuwaiti laws prohibit any dealings with entities and per…

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