ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – Indonesia has once again reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fully support the independence and international recognition of Palestine at the United Nations (UN).
The government emphasized that international recognition is crucial to ensure Palestine holds an equal position in global peace processes.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela, stated that Indonesia will remain consistent in mobilizing international support for Palestinian statehood.
“Indonesia will consistently strengthen coordination with various countries and international organizations to rally support for Palestinian statehood and the immediate establishment of a ceasefire in Gaza,” Nabyl said in an official statement on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Firm Rejection of Israel’s Annexation Plan
Indonesia, along with other member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has shown a strong stance. During the OIC Extraordinary Ministerial Conference on August 25, 2025, Indonesia firmly rejected Israel’s plan for large-scale permanent occupation in Palestinian territories and the annexation of Gaza.
Beyond political backing, Indonesia is also committed to providing humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. This includes sending aid to Gaza and offering to evacuate patients requiring emergency medical treatment, as requested by the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
“Indonesia consistently stands with the Palestinian people, both politically and in humanitarian terms,” Nabyl emphasized.
Through these actions, Indonesia continues to stand out as one of the most vocal nations supporting Palestinian independence in international forums, particularly at the UN.
UN General Assembly Endorses New York Declaration on Two-State Solution
Applause echoed in the UN General Assembly Hall on Friday as member states endorsed the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-State solution with Israel.
The declaration resulted from an international conference held in July at UN Headquarters, co-organized by France and Saudi Arabia, and is set to resume later this month.
Out of 193 UN member states, 142 voted in favor of the resolution supporting the document. Israel opposed it, joined by nine other countries – including the United States, Argentina, Hungary, and Papua New Guinea – while 12 nations abstained.
A Roadmap for Peace
Prior to the vote, French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont underscored that the New York Declaration “lays out a single roadmap to deliver the two-State solution.” The plan calls for:
An immediate ceasefire in Gaza,
The release of hostages,
Establishment of a viable and sovereign Palestinian State,
Disarmament of Hamas and its exclusion from governance in Gaza,
Normalization between Israel and Arab countries, and
Collective security guarantees.
However, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon criticized the declaration, calling it “a hollow gesture” that undermines the Assembly’s credibility. He argued that Hamas would be the main beneficiary of such an endorsement.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, addressing the July conference, reiterated that the core of Middle East peace lies in implementing the two-State solution, where Israel and Palestine coexist as two independent, sovereign, and democratic states living side by side in peace and security. (AT Network)
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