Foreign Ministry forbids volunteers, jihadists going to Gaza
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Fri, 01/02/2009 2:44 PM
The Foreign Ministry has forbidden all Islamic organizations and the public from sending volunteers or jihadists for fear that difficulties gaining access to Gaza could jeopardize their safety.
Ministry spokesperson Teuku Faizasyah told
kompas.com Friday local authorities were blocking or limiting access for those who were trying to enter the conflict zone either to distribute aid or join the fighting.
"We appreciate the public's support for Palestine, but what the victims actually need are medical aid, food and money," he said.
He said the ministry would continue contributing aid to the victims, but would not dispatch any military personnel to Gaza without permission from the United Nations. (ewd)
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