Indonesia Open to Diplomatic Ties with Israel if Palestine Gains Independence, Says Prabowo

 

Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, has expressed willingness to establish diplomatic relations with Israel, but only if the Palestinian state is granted independence. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made this statement on Wednesday during a visit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia’s recognition of Israel would depend on Israel guaranteeing the security needs of the Palestinians and supporting steps toward Palestinian independence.

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Currently, Indonesia does not recognize or have diplomatic relations with Israel. The statement reflects the country’s longstanding support for Palestinian statehood and its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The comments also indicate a potential shift in Indonesia's policy, contingent on future developments in Palestine.