JAKARTA - Around 1,722 joint personnel from Polda Metro Jaya, Polres Metro Central Jakarta, and Polsek ranks were deployed in the peaceful action of the Indonesian Youth Solidarity for Palestine in the South Cross area of Monas Gambir, Central Jakarta, Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Thousands of people who are members of the Indonesian Youth Alliance for Palestine (PAI Palestine) began visiting the Monas area on Sunday morning at around 06.00 WIB.
Until now, Indonesia's support for Palestine has been orderly and conducive.
Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Susatyo Purnomo Condro said all security personnel had been instructed not to carry firearms in carrying out their duties.
"We make sure that personnel in the field are not equipped with firearms," said Kombes Susatyo when confirmed, Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The police chief emphasized that the approach used was humane and persuasive.
"Our approach is to serve the participants of the action in a friendly, humane, and still professional manner. This is a form of respect for democracy and freedom of expression," he said.
While at the location, the masses carried out speeches in an orderly manner. There were no reports of incidents disturbing public order until late afternoon.
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"We appreciate the action participants who show maturity in conveying their aspirations. Everything takes place in an orderly, peaceful, and responsible manner," he said.
The police chief also appealed to the public and action participants to maintain order, especially regarding children's luggage and safety.
"We urge the action participants to be careful of valuables such as jewelry, cellphones, and wallets. Also to parents who bring small children, please do not separate," he said.
In addition, the flow of traffic around Monas is situational following the number of people present. The police advised residents who want to pass through the area to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.
"We continue to carry out situational traffic engineering. People who have no interest are advised to find other routes so that travel is not disturbed," he said.
The police have also prepared a health post for participants who are exhausted or need medical assistance. For the action participants' vehicles, official parking bags have been provided in the Erti area and around the building at Monas.
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