International Support For Palestine, The Status Of UNSc Indonesia Not Just Displays

ILUSTRASI/VOI

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the MCC Faction of the House of Representatives, Netty Prasetiyani Aher, condemned the Israeli military's occupation and violence against the Palestinian people. According to her, this Israeli action is a gross human rights violation that must be stopped immediately.

Members of Commission IX of the House of Representatives also asked the Indonesian government to be actively involved in solving the Palestinian problem.

"As the largest Muslim-majority country in the world, Indonesia must actively engage in stopping Israeli violence against Palestinians. Especially, many of the victims were civilians, women, and children", Netty told reporters Monday, May 17.

In addition, she continued, Indonesia should also encourage the birth of international movements to create peace in Palestine. Indonesia's role is highly anticipated internationally given its current position as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

"The position as a non-permanent member of the UNSC should be thoroughly utilized to garner international support. Do not let the status just be a display that has no impact on peace in the world", said the Chairman of the DPP fraction.

Moreover, Netty added, the constitution has also mandated that independence is the right of all nations. It's worth remembering.

"The form of government support for Palestine in my opinion is not enough just with the call and condemnation, but there must be concrete action that has a significant impact. It's no longer about Palestine or Israel but it's about humanitarian issues and peace in the world", she said.

As reported as of Saturday morning at least 137 Palestinians had died, including 36 children. Meanwhile, as many as 920 people were injured.

The United Nations says an estimated 10,000 Palestinians have left their homes in Gaza amid Israeli attacks.