Indonesia’s support for the Gaza ceasefire: A strategic and moral imperative
Jakarta portrays a rising middle power seeking to shape, not merely respond to, international developments
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INDONESIA’S swift endorsement of the Gaza ceasefire deal this month represents more than a diplomatic formality. It reflects the convergence of moral principle, historical solidarity and strategic ambition that has long characterised Jakarta’s approach to the Palestinian question.
Beyond the halt in violence, the Indonesian foreign ministry urged the international community to restart a substantive peace process. Foreign Minister Sugiono has also emphasised the nation’s focus on ending bloodshed in Gaza and ensuring humanitarian access.
This underscores Indonesia’s consistency in positioning itself as a staunch advocate for Palestinian rights, rooted in its identity as the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.
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