By tf-lawyer.com This morning, a significant protest organized by the Indonesian Association for the Defense of the Palestinian People (ARIBP) took place in downtown Jakarta. Hundreds of individuals gathered before marching towards the U.S. Embassy, proudly waving Palestinian flags and chanting various slogans. Many participants sought to visually express the challenges faced by the Palestinian people.
As reported, ARIBP convened in central Jakarta before heading to the U.S. Embassy, advocating for solidarity with Palestine. Protesters displayed placards with powerful messages such as “Stop the Gaza Genocide,” “Stand with the Palestinians,” and “Liberate Palestine.” A large number of demonstrators wore white clothing adorned with Palestinian flags in different forms, including headscarves and hats, some featuring slogans like “Save Palestine.”
During the march, several individuals engaged in a dramatization that highlighted the experiences of the Palestinian population. Abdullah Mudarik, an officer with the Indonesian Palestinian Youth Alliance (API Palestina), criticized what he described as U.S. double standards. He noted that protesting in front of the U.S. Embassy was a direct statement against these injustices, stating, “Religion and gender are humanitarian issues.”
Mudarik also reflected on the irony of Indonesia being able to express demands for autonomy while Palestine still fights for its independence. He urged all participants to stand in solidarity with Palestine until the nation achieves statehood. “Let us assure everyone that, on the anniversary of this conflict, our resistance will continue, and even after Palestine’s independence, we will continue to provide support,” he declared.
In Indonesia, where over 85% of the population is Muslim, support for Palestinian statehood remains strong, both from the government and civil society. President Joko Widodo has condemned Israel’s actions in Palestine, characterizing them as genocidal against civilians, including women and children. He has consistently called for the liberation of Palestine from Israeli occupation.
In a recent statement to the media on October 5th, Widodo suggested that had all nations engaged in dialogue and meaningful communication, many of the conflicts involving Palestine, Gaza, and Lebanon might have been prevented. “I believe that dialogue is the only way to resolve the conflicts involving Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, and Palestine, as well as those between Israel and Hezbollah, and Iran,” he concluded.
