Prabowo Shouts 'Free Palestine' at Gontor Islamic Boarding School

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto visited Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor (PMDG), a prominent Islamic boarding school located in East Java. During his address at the school, Prabowo delivered a strong message of support for the "liberation of Palestine." PMDG is recognized as one of Indonesia's most influential Islamic educational institutions, with numerous alumni active in politics, religion, and education. The Defense Minister's remarks on the Palestinian issue in such a venue are likely to influence the consciousness of the domestic Muslim community, particularly among the youth. Prabowo's statement can be interpreted as a reaffirmation of Indonesia's long-standing support for Palestine in its foreign policy. Indonesia has consistently expressed its stance in favor of establishing an independent Palestinian state in international forums, including the UN General Assembly. This latest statement is expected to impact domestic public opinion and may also be seen as part of his strategy to further consolidate support from the Muslim community in his future political endeavors.