Saturday, July 27, 2024

Prabowo and Indonesia's Commitment to Palestine

In the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 forum in Singapore, the Minister of Defense and President-elect of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, delivered an important speech regarding Indonesia's commitment to Palestine. The speech not only demonstrated humanitarian concern, but also emphasized Indonesia's position on the international stage as a country that actively creates global peace and justice in accordance with the mandate of the constitution.

Prabowo announced several concrete steps that Indonesia is ready to take to help Palestinians injured by Israeli attacks. One of them is the evacuation of 1,000 Palestinians to be treated in Indonesian hospitals. This shows Indonesia's proactive attitude in providing medical and humanitarian assistance, emphasizing that solidarity is not just words but is manifested in real actions.

Indonesia's assistance has been consistent for Palestine in various sectors; politics, economy, education and health. Specifically for health, Indonesia has built a hospital in Gaza which is very useful for the recovery of Palestinians. Social assistance from the Indonesian people has also continued to flow until now, including prayers that continue to be chanted in religious pulpits.

In addition, Prabowo stated Indonesia's readiness to send medical personnel to operate a field hospital in Gaza, with the consent of all parties concerned. This reflects Indonesia's commitment to be directly involved in life-saving efforts in conflict zones, prioritizing humanity above all else.

Prabowo also revealed that Indonesia is ready to send peacekeeping troops if requested by the United Nations (UN). This is not only about protecting civilians in Gaza, but also shows Indonesia's commitment to global stability and peace. By deploying peacekeeping troops, Indonesia is trying to be part of the solution, not just an observer in this ongoing conflict.

In his speech, Prabowo emphasized that nationalism must be balanced with humanity, and patriotism must be tempered with wisdom and respect for all citizens of the world. This is a very relevant view in an increasingly connected world, where the actions of one country can impact many others. Prabowo called on all parties to work towards the common good, emphasizing that peace, security, stability, and prosperity are the main foundations of Indonesia's international engagement.

Prabowo also called for a thorough investigation into the tragic events in Rafah that have caused many casualties, including children and unarmed civilians. This shows a deep concern for justice and human rights, as well as a desire to ensure that similar tragedies do not happen again in the future.

Prabowo's commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine was also emphasized in his speech. According to him, a two-state solution is the only real way to achieve lasting peace and security for both parties. This reflects Indonesia's belief that dialogue and cooperation are the keys to resolving this long-standing conflict.

Prabowo's speech comes at a very important time, with ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas underway. US President Joe Biden has proposed a three-phase ceasefire as a first step towards permanent peace in Gaza. However, challenges remain, especially with Israel's stubbornness in refusing a permanent ceasefire until Hamas' military and government capabilities are destroyed, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said.

Prabowo's speech shows that Indonesia stands on the side of peace and humanity. The commitment to helping the Palestinian people, both through medical assistance and direct involvement in maintaining peace, shows that Indonesia is ready to play an important role on the international stage. By prioritizing dialogue, cooperation, and respect for international law, Indonesia hopes to be part of the solution to this conflict that has been going on for far too long. 

Prabowo’s speech is a call to action, not only for Indonesia but also for the international community. By inviting all parties to work together for the common good, Prabowo reminds us that only through collaboration and dialogue can we achieve true peace and prosperity. This speech is a reflection of deep human values ​​and a commitment to justice, which will hopefully inspire many other countries to join in the effort to create a more peaceful and just world.

YANUARDI SYUKUR is an Indonesian writer who is also a lecturer, editor, researcher and speaker at various conferences and expert resource person on several Indonesian television stations and ministries. He has participated in various international programs in Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, the United States, as well as Ukraine. He is an anthropologist at Khairun University who is interested in various global issues. He is currently also active as Vice Chairman of the Islamic and Middle East Research Center (IMERC) of the University of Indonesia and is active in the Commission on Foreign Relations and International Cooperation of the Indonesian Ulama Council. E-mail: yanuardisyukur@gmail.com.

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