Indonesia To Coordinate With UN And OKI Members Regarding Dynamics In Gaza

Israeli military operations in Gaza. (Source: Israel Defense Forces)

Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Roy Soemirat said on Friday, Indonesia would continue to coordinate with United Nations (UN) member countries and Islamic Cooperation Organizations (OIC) regarding the latest dynamics in the Gaza Strip, Palestine emphasized that Indonesia's attitude has not changed.

The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel came into effect on January 19, after 15 months of war in the latest conflict that broke out on October 7, 2023. This was achieved after months of mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.

"We continue to monitor the situation in Gaza. Thank God the ceasefire, which began on January 19, is still surviving with the dynamics we are monitoring together," Roy said in a press statement in Jakarta, Friday, February 7.

"The implementation of all phases of this ceasefire is very important for us to monitor together, guard together, support together, considering the many developments, whether in the form of action, action, or events in the field or also statements from various key countries," he continued.

Regarding the expression of US President Donald Trump regarding the permanent transfer of Gazans and the takeover of the Palestinian enclave and then built when meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

"Indonesia's position regarding the issue of Gaza is very clear. Indonesia firmly rejects any attempt to forcibly relocate Palestinians or any activity to change the demographic composition of the Palestinian occupation area," said Roy.

"Indonesia believes that such actions will hinder efforts to realize an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, as we have always aspired to the realization of a two-state solution based on the 1967 border with East Jerusalem as the capital," he said.

Roy said, within this framework, Indonesia will cooperate with all components of the international community, with all other countries, to ensure respect for international law, particularly related to the rights of the Palestinian people to determine their own destiny, safeguarding their basic right to return to their homeland.

"What Indonesia is doing is always consistent, we will continue to do things in a measured manner by using existing forums in a proper manner. We will take all actions in a measured manner as well as other parties who also have the same interests. In this case, we will continue to coordinate with the OIC and the United Nations regarding what needs to be done regarding the latest dynamics in Gaza," explained Roy.

He added that all countries that have always encouraged, helped the Palestinian struggle, did not lose focus and were able to carry out solid cooperation, chose the most visible steps.

"So that it can provide positive contributions to the current situation which is still very, very worrying," he said.