MUI Appreciates Jokowi's Firm Response To Israel's Aggression

Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Anwar Abbas (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Anwar Abbas gave his appreciation for the attitude and actions of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). According to him, the Indonesian government has firmly urged world countries to intervene and stop Israel's atrocities against Gazans, Palestine.Indonesia's statement of attitude of Indonesia, accompanied by lobbying and attendance efforts at various world-level forums, is in line with the attitude of the people as well as the MUI in condemning Israel's actions. Anwar regrets the attitude of leaders such as the United States and its allies in the western region who are still inclined to support Israel. Indonesia stated firmly asking the world to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu, to prevent Israel, to stop the barbaric actions they have taken. However America and the westernern state are adamant (supporting Israel)," said Anwar, Wednesday, November 29. The Western attitude according to Anwar, is clear evidence that they apply double standards, in seeing the humanitarian aspect. He felt that they could no longer trust these countries when they spoke or conveyed narratives related to human rights (HAM). Anwar also believes that President Jokowi made the right approach by making direct visits to the President of the United States Joe Biden. According to him, the agenda is not a problem. It should be done and should have been done to convey the voice of the people and the Indonesian people. Anwar expressed the belief that Jokowi had already conveyed the voice and attitude of the Indonesian people to Biden. Although, he did not immediately know the content of the messages and the conversation of the two leaders of the country some time ago.

"The important thing is that Pak Jokowi should not be influenced by America. Pak Jokowi must be consistent and consistent with the constitution. Our constitution states that colonialism above the world must be abolished, because it is not in accordance with humanity and justice," he said. Another figure who received appreciation from Anwar regarding Indonesia's attitude towards Israeli aggression is Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. He became the front figure who conveyed Indonesia's rejection of the atrocities against the Gaza people and became the main figure in delivering the message on the global stage.