ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Government of the Republic of Indonesia never had plans to relocate part of Gaza’s two million population to Indonesia.
“The Indonesian government has never received any information, from anyone, or any plans regarding the relocation of some of Gaza’s two million residents to Indonesia as part of post-conflict reconstruction efforts,” said an official statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Jakarta, Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
MOFA emphasized that the government avoided speculating on the issue without clearer information.
“Indonesia remains firm in its position that any attempt to relocate Gaza residents is unacceptable,” continued the MOFA statement.
The Indonesian government argues that efforts to reduce Gaza’s population will only maintain Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territory and are in line with a larger strategy aimed at expelling Palestinians from Gaza.
Indonesia also emphasized that the ceasefire in Gaza must be a momentum to start dialogue and negotiations to realize a two-state solution, in accordance with international law and agreed international parameters.
Previously, US media, NBC News, on Saturday, January 18 2025, reported that an official involved in the US leadership transition stated that Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff planned to visit Gaza to ensure the implementation of the ceasefire.
While ensuring the implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement and discussing the next phase, Trump and his team also paid attention to the importance of a long-term solution to end the conflict in Gaza, including regarding the fate of two million Palestinians in Gaza.
“Indonesia, for example, is one of the places being discussed as a destination (relocation) for some (Gaza residents),” said the NBC report, citing the transition official. (AT Network)
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