Indonesia–Palestine relations

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Indonesia–Palestine relations have been close for decades. Indonesia supports Palestinian statehood and the rights of Palestinians, and it does not recognize the State of Israel until a peace agreement with Palestine is reached.

History and background
- The ties go back to the 1930s. In 1931, Indonesian independence activists were involved with Palestine through the World Islamic Congress in Jerusalem.
- Palestine supported Indonesia’s independence in 1945. This helped foster a sense of solidarity between the two peoples.
- Early Indonesian leaders showed support for Arab states’ struggles against Israel, which shaped Indonesia’s stance for years.
- In 1988, Indonesia officially recognized Palestine. In 1990, Palestine opened an embassy in Jakarta. Indonesia maintains an embassy in Amman, Jordan, accredited to Palestine, while Palestine has an embassy in Jakarta.

Diplomatic relations
- Palestine has an embassy in Jakarta.
- Indonesia has an embassy in Amman (accredited to Palestine) and maintains close cooperation with Palestinian authorities.

High-level visits and cooperation
- Yasser Arafat visited Indonesia several times (1984, 1992, 1993, 2000).
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Indonesia in 2007 (a state visit), and again in 2010 and 2014. These visits led to cooperation agreements, including in communications and education.

Indonesia’s stance on Israel and Gaza
- Indonesia has repeatedly condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and called for peaceful solutions based on international law and a two-state framework.
- In 2008 (Gaza War), Indonesian leaders urged the UN to address the crisis and supported the Palestinian right to sovereignty.
- After the 2010 Gaza flotilla raid, Indonesia condemned the raid and the blockade as violations of international law.
- During the 2014 Gaza War, Indonesia again condemned the Israeli assault and stressed humanitarian needs and a path to peace.
- Indonesian leaders also engaged with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to push for ceasefires, humanitarian aid, and a lasting two-state solution.
- Indonesia has discussed sending humanitarian aid to Gaza, including plans for a hospital ship (the KRI dr. Radjiman Wediodiningrat) to assist civilians in Gaza (plans have been reported but may need updating).

See also
- Indonesia–Israel relations
- Foreign relations of Palestine
- Foreign relations of Indonesia