Overview

• President Prabowo Subianto reiterated that Indonesia’s formal ties with Israel hinge on its recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state
• He reaffirmed Jakarta’s longstanding call for a two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace
• France and Indonesia issued a joint declaration backing an upcoming international conference to advance mutual recognition and revive negotiations
• Public sentiment in Indonesia remains strongly pro-Palestinian, regularly fueling large-scale protests
• In 2023, Indonesia lost its Under-20 World Cup hosting rights after refusing Israel’s team entry, highlighting past diplomatic fallout over its stance