Professor Hikmahanto Juwana, an International Relations (IR) expert, praised the concrete actions taken by the Indonesian government through Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto to help address the emergency situation in Gaza, Palestine. He believes that Indonesia is providing the most concrete assistance to Gaza, as reflected in Prabowo’s firm speech at the High-Level Emergency Response Summit for Gaza in Amman, Jordan.
Hikmahanto noted that Indonesia’s stance at the summit was the most tangible and bold compared to other countries. He emphasized that Indonesia is not just talking but also taking real action by offering to host 1,000 patients and 1,000 students from Gaza to be treated and schooled in Indonesia. He believes that such actions could cause concern for the US and Israel.
He stated, “Indonesia’s courage will be noticed by other countries, and it’s not just talk but concrete action. This will also make the United States and Israel worried.” Hikmahanto added that the action plan is expected to put pressure on Israel and the US to stop acts of genocide in Gaza.
Hikmahanto expressed hope that the concrete steps taken by the Indonesian government at the Jordan summit could inspire other countries to take similar actions. He emphasized the importance of forming a humanitarian coalition to address the situation in Gaza, stating, “What the world needs to stop Israel is humanity. If we talk about humanity, it will be supported by many parties.”
