Foreign Minister Says 51.5 Tons Of Aid For Palestine Also Comes From The Community

The public, ministers, state officials and political elites poured out space at Monas Jakarta in the Palestinian defense action initiated by MUI, Sunday 5 November. (Diah-VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Foreign Affairs (Menlu) Retno Marsudi said Indonesia had sent humanitarian aid to Palestine. The assistance was in the form of 51.5 tons of food, medical equipment, and logistics.

The release of aid deliveries to Palestine was led directly by President Joko Widodo on Saturday, November 4.

"Yesterday the first aid was dispatched directly by President Jokowi and this is not only government assistance but all Indonesian people who are channeled through humanitarian institutions," said Retno on the Palestinian defense action stage in the National Monument (Monas) area, Sunday, November 5.

On that occasion, Retno also read poetry during the speech. Retno admitted that she only wrote her poem last night.

"Last night I wrote a poem, the title was 'Palestinian brother'," said Retno.

When Retno read the poem, immediately the mass of action that packed Monas, silent listening to the poem.

The following is a poem read by Retno:

My heart is sad, because the boy cried He was injured, he couldn't say He didn't know where his mother's father Every 10 minutes 1 child died in Gaza Ribuan, parents lost their child. Not to mention how many thousand children lost their parents

Every hand is written with the name They do not want to die without the marker of their house only the sky Kasur they are only the earth When this cruelty will stop When this justice will come to Me and my Indonesia will never back down, it will continue to help Me and my Indonesia will continue to be with you until the invaders come from your house

Palestine You are my brother And I, My Indonesia will always be with you

On that occasion, Retno emphasized that the Indonesian government supports the Palestinian people's struggle for independence. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here to unite from the bhitneka to show our solidarity with humanity," said Retno.

This Palestinian defense action was initiated by the Indonesian Ulema Council, which has been held at Monas since Sunday, November 5 morning.

A number of figures were present at this activity, including Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy, Indonesian Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, 10th and 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla.

Also present were MUI Deputy Chairperson Anwar Abbas, Imam Besar of the Istiqlal Mosque Nasaruddin Umar, Deputy Chairperson of the MPR Jazilul Fawaid, to former DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan.

Interfaith figures were also present in this Palestinian defense action.