Indonesian Overseas Minister Retno Marsudi described the state of affairs in Palestine as presently getting worse. Due to this fact, Indonesia’s diplomacy in direction of Palestine by no means stops.
“There’s not a single sentence that can be utilized to clarify that the state of affairs of the Palestinian individuals has improved. Nothing in any respect,” mentioned Retno in a public lecture at Gadjah Mada College (UGM) on Indonesian Diplomacy for Palestine “All Eyes On Rafah”.
Since October 7 final yr, greater than 2 million individuals have been displaced. Greater than 36,284 individuals have been killed, 15,239 of whom have been youngsters. 196 UN personnel killed, 82,057 injured, 10 mass graves found in Gaza.
This situation was additionally made worse by efforts to weaken UNRWA, together with the cessation of donor help to UNRWA.
“The systematic weakening of UNRWA not solely worsens companies to refugees, but in addition strategically eliminates the refugee problem. “That is Israel’s strategic aim,” mentioned Retno.
Other than that, Retno additionally mentioned that there have been efforts to weaken the two-state answer and that Palestine’s membership within the UN was nonetheless being vetoed.
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Indonesia persistently upholds common ideas and values and continues to help the Palestinian battle, although there’s a number of stress on Indonesia, together with for Indonesia to instantly normalize relations with Israel.
“It’s due to this robust precept that Indonesia is revered internationally,” he added.
Overseas Minister Retno emphasised Indonesia’s priorities in supporting Palestine, amongst different issues
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First, encourage the instant creation of a right away and sustainable ceasefire (instant and sustainable ceasefire). With out ceasefire, efforts to enhance the state of affairs is not going to be realized.
Second, Indonesia will proceed to help UNRWA’s work and encourage different international locations to proceed to supply their help. Indonesia has set an instance by rising its contribution to UNRWA.
Third, Indonesia additionally continues to be dedicated to offering humanitarian help. Up to now, Indonesia has despatched greater than 4500 tons of humanitarian support to Palestine.
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Fourth, encourage all ICJ choices (The orders of the ICJ) to be obeyed by Israel. Indonesia hopes that the UN Safety Council can decide that may drive Israel to conform and implement the ICJ’s determination.
Fifth, encourage extra international locations to acknowledge the State of Palestine. That is what the Minister of Overseas Affairs did throughout his go to to Europe final week.
Sixth, proceed to try for the method of Palestinian membership within the UN to be accomplished.
“The Palestinian battle continues to be lengthy. Indonesia and the worldwide neighborhood nonetheless have a protracted solution to go to assist Palestine. “Consistency is required, we have to take sides with justice, peace and humanity,” he burdened
“To defend justice and humanity. “That’s what Indonesian international coverage continues to try for,” he concluded. (Z-10)
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