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View all search resultsPrabowo’s ‘softer’ Israel stance signals shift in RI diplomacy
Analysts noted that while Indonesia’s formal foreign policy remains technically unchanged, public perception has shifted due to President Prabowo Subianto’s perceived softer tone toward Israel.
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President Prabowo Subianto speaks on Sept. 23 during the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City. (AFP/Timothy A. Clary)
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s a long-standing supporter of Palestine, Indonesia must more clearly affirm its backing, experts say, warning that Jakarta’s recent efforts to balance Israeli security with Middle East diplomacy have raised questions about the country’s foreign policy priorities.
Indonesia’s evolving approach in the Middle East, they added, must be matched with transparent steps prioritizing Palestinian interests, cautioning that failure to do so could fuel perceptions of a diplomatic shift both domestically and internationally.
Attention has returned to Gaza as global leaders intensify talks aimed at ending ongoing atrocities and charting a political path amid mounting international pressure for decisive action.
The Israeli siege and bombardment of Gaza, approaching its second anniversary on Oct. 7, have dominated international discourse, with September’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) largely focused on advancing Palestinian statehood and realizing the long-sought two-state solution.
Observers highlighted several pivotal developments from this latest round of diplomacy, including shifts in several Western nations’ positions on Palestinian statehood and United States-led talks with Arab and Muslim leaders that ultimately endorsed Washington’s 20-point peace plan.
Indonesia, representing the world’s largest Muslim population through President Prabowo Subianto, also drew global attention.
Prabowo made headlines at the UNGA by declaring Indonesia’s readiness to immediately recognize Israel and support “all guarantees” for its security once Palestinian statehood is accepted, emphasizing that lasting peace could not be achieved without assurances for Tel Aviv’s safety.
