JAKARTA - The Indonesian government, through the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has criticized the Israeli military intervention in Syria, emphasizing the importance of resolving conflicts through peaceful and inclusive dialogue.
In his upload on social media, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote about the worsening situation in Sweida, Syria which caused many civilian casualties.
Violence broke out in Sweida this week, following a wave of kidnappings last week, causing armed clashes between residents of Druze and Sunni fighters. Government forces intervened to resolve the conflict.
The Israeli military this week attacked government forces in Sweida, arguing to protect the Druze minority and ensure territory near Israel's borders remains militarized.
"Indonesia also condemns Israeli military interventions that do not respect Syria's sovereignty," the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on social media X, as quoted Thursday, July 17.
Indonesia prihatin atas memburuknya situasi di Sweida, Suriah, yang telah menimbulkan banyak korban sipil.
— MoFA Indonesia (@Kemlu_RI) July 17, 2025
Indonesia is concerned about the worsening situation in Sweida, Syria, which has caused many civilian casualties.
Yesterday, Israeli airstrikes blew up parts of the Syrian Defense Ministry building and hit near the presidential palace.
Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Thursday he was protecting the citizens of Druze and their rights were "our priority," he said.
In her first televised statement after the devastating Israeli airstrikes in Damascus on Wednesday, Sharaa spoke to Druze residents, saying, "We reject any attempt to drag you into the hands of external parties,"
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Indonesia was pushing for a permanent ceasefire between the Syrian Government and the Druze Group, and continued to support the efforts made by the Syrian Government in creating peace throughout Syria.
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"Indonesia emphasizes the importance of resolving conflicts through peaceful and inclusive dialogues involving all elements of Syrian society, while still upholding national unity and the integrity of Syrian territory," the ministry stressed.
Although it has yet to be confirmed, Syria's Human Rights Network said 169 people died in violence this week, while security sources said the death toll reached 300.
The plan is that the United Nations Security Council will meet on Thursday to discuss the conflict, diplomats said.
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