Indonesia Reaffirms Solidarity with Palestine in Meeting with Prabowo

The Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia, Abdalfatah Al-Sattari, held a meeting with Prabowo Subianto, a candidate in the upcoming presidential election and the current Minister of Defense. During the meeting, Ambassador Al-Sattari emphasized that Indonesia stands with Palestine, stating, "We are not alone," thereby expressing unwavering solidarity with Palestine. This meeting took place within the context of Indonesia's consistent support for the Palestinian issue over many years. Indonesia has continuously raised its voice in international forums such as the UN General Assembly and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), advocating for the recognition of Palestine as an independent state and a resolution based on international law. Notably, its support for Palestine's application for UN membership is one of the key pillars of its foreign policy. Attention is focused on Prabowo's views on the Palestinian issue, both as Minister of Defense and as a presidential candidate, and how these might influence Indonesia's future foreign policy. Indonesia, with the largest Muslim population in Southeast Asia, sees strong public interest in the Palestinian issue domestically. Consequently, this issue could become a significant point of contention in the presidential election. This meeting can be interpreted as a reconfirmation of Indonesia's intention to continue its solidarity and support for the Palestinian issue within the region and the international community. It also served as an opportunity to reaffirm Indonesia's diplomatic role in the Middle East peace process.