The Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force successfully completed a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, Palestine, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, coinciding with Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day anniversary. The mission was a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Defense, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the National Alms Agency (Baznas).
Two Indonesian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from King Abdullah II Air Base in Amman, Jordan, at 10:37 a.m. local time. The planes conducted an airdrop of aid supplies over Gaza and safely returned to the forward operating base at 12:25 p.m.
Colonel Pilot Puguh Yulianto, Commander of the Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force, stated that the mission proceeded smoothly without significant obstacles. The aid packages included staple foods, ready-to-eat meals, medical equipment, blankets, and items specifically for children.
President Prabowo Subianto directly ordered the mission as part of Indonesia’s commitment to international humanitarian solidarity. The success of the mission on the nation’s independence anniversary was celebrated as a moment of national pride, showcasing Indonesia’s active role on the world stage and its contributions to global peace.
Yulianto expressed that this achievement marked a historic milestone and a special gift for Indonesia’s Independence Day.
