Anis Matta

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia condemns the brutal armed attack at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Karak Governorate, Jordan, on 23 October 2026, which tragically claimed numerous lives and left many others injured. Indonesia reiterates its firm stance that all acts of terrorism and violence targeting innocent civilians and violating the sanctity of places of worship are entirely unjustifiable, regardless of their motives or perpetrators. The Government and people of Indonesia extend their deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims and wish all those injured a speedy recovery. Indonesia stands in full solidarity with His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Government, and the people of Jordan during this difficult time. Indonesia fully supports the firm measures taken by the Jordanian authorities to maintain national stability and bring those responsible to justice. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Indonesian Embassy in Amman, continues to closely monitor the situation and coordinate with local authorities to ensure the safety and security of all Indonesian citizens in Jordan.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates welcome the decision of the Government of the United Kingdom to ban the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and to introduce restrictions on services linked to such settlements, and express the hope that this decision will help mobilize the international community to take similar actions in line with international law and hold accountable settlement organizations and individuals engaged in illegal settlement activities. The Ministers also welcome the Joint Statement on the Two-State Solution issued by the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, confirming their intention to introduce national and/or support European restrictions on trade in goods with settlements that are illegal under international law, or to actively consider these and other measures in accordance with their respective national procedures. They encourage the international community to build on these steps and adopt concrete measures to bring an end to activities that support or sustain illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Ministers consider the announced intentions to be in line with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, including United Nations Security Council resolution 2334 (2016), and the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice of 19 July 2024, including the obligation of all States not to recognize as legal the situation arising from Israel’s unlawful occupation and not to render aid or assistance in maintaining the situation created by Israel’s occupation. In this regard, they reiterate their call for Israel to rescind all measures taken in connection with settlement activities and other measures aimed at altering the geographic and demographic character of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Ministers underscore that Gaza is an integral part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and call for the full and immediate implementation of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, to ensure security and stability, address the humanitarian situation, facilitate reconstruction and recovery, and lay the foundations for lasting peace. The Ministers underscore that the only viable path to achieving a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace is the implementation of the two-State solution, through the realisation of an independent, sovereign, contiguous, and viable Palestinian State, based on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions.

The Foreign Ministers of Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and United Arab Emirates strongly condemn the statements made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the displacement of the Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip, including proposals for plans and mechanisms aimed at forcibly removing Palestinians from their land. Such inflammatory statements and proposals flagrantly violate principles of international law, including international humanitarian law, and pose a direct threat to the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. The Ministers reaffirm their unequivocal rejection and condemnation of any attempts or plans aimed at displacing the Palestinian people, whether within or outside the Occupied Palestinian Territory, under any pretext or justification. They warn against the grave consequences of turning calls for forced displacement into declared policy or concrete measures aimed at uprooting Palestinians from their land. Such actions constitute a direct challenge to international efforts aimed at achieving peace, foremost among them President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, including its unequivocal rejection of forced displacement, and gravely risk undermining prospects for stability in the region. The Ministers stress that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and underscore the imperative of preserving the unity of the Palestinian territory in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. They reaffirm that the only path toward achieving a just and lasting peace lies in the implementation of the two-State solution with the establishment of an independent Palestinian State along the lines of 4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of international legitimacy. The Ministers also call upon the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to shoulder its responsibilities and firmly confront any attempts to impose a new demographic or geographic reality in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and to ensure respect for the rules of international law. They reaffirm their continued full support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land and their rejection of all attempts aimed at erasing the Palestinian cause or undermining the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

Indonesia strongly rejects any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians or alter the demographic composition of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Such action obstruct the realization of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine as envisioned by the Two-State Solution based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Indonesia calls on the international community to ensure respect for international law, particularly the right to self-determination of the Palestinians as well as their inalienable right to return to their homeland. Once again, Indonesia affirms that the only viable path to lasting peace in the region is by addressing the root cause of the conflict: the illegal and prolonged Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territory. #IndonesianWay

Indonesia dengan tegas menolak segala upaya untuk secara paksa merelokasi warga Palestina atau mengubah komposisi demografis Wilayah Pendudukan Palestina. Tindakan semacam itu akan menghambat terwujudnya Negara Palestina yang merdeka dan berdaulat sebagaimana dicita-citakan oleh Solusi Dua Negara berdasarkan perbatasan 1967, dengan Yerusalem Timur sebagai ibu kotanya. Indonesia menyerukan kepada komunitas internasional untuk memastikan penghormatan terhadap hukum internasional, khususnya hak rakyat Palestina untuk menentukan nasib sendiri serta hak mendasar untuk kembali ke tanah air mereka. Indonesia kembali menegaskan bahwa satu-satunya jalan layak menuju perdamaian abadi di kawasan adalah dengan menyelesaikan akar penyebab konflik: pendudukan ilegal dan berkepanjangan oleh Israel atas wilayah Palestina. #inidiplomasi

Indonesia condemns Israel’s extensive military operation against Palestinian population in Jenin, West Bank. This escalation undermines the prospects for a meaningful peace process following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Israel's blatant violation of international law shows its only intention: to make permanent its illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. Indonesia stresses that the root cause of this conflict has always been the denial of Palestinians’ right to self-determination. We urge the international community to address this injustice and work towards an independent, sovereign State of Palestine through the Two-State Solution. #IndonesianWay

Indonesia mengikuti secara seksama perkembangan di Suriah dan mengkhawatirkan pengaruhnya terhadap keamanan regional serta dampak kemanusiaan yang ditimbulkan. Krisis di Suriah hanya dapat diselesaikan melalui suatu proses transisi yang inklusif, demokratis, dan damai yang mengedepankan kepentingan dan keselamatan rakyat Suriah yang tetap menjaga kedaulatan, kemerdekaan, dan keutuhan wilayah Suriah. Indonesia menyerukan kepada semua pihak untuk menjamin perlindungan warga sipil sesuai dengan hukum internasional, terutama Hukum Humaniter Internasional dan Hukum HAM Internasional. KBRI Damaskus telah mengambil semua langkah yang dipandang perlu untuk memastikan keselamatan WNI, termasuk mempersiapkan kemungkinan evakuasi ke tempat yang lebih aman, jika situasi keamanan memburuk.

Pada Senin 18 November 2024, Wakil Menteri Luar Negeri, Muhammad Anis Matta, menerima kunjungan Mufti Kroasia, Aziz Ef. Hasanovic, di Gedung Konstitusi, Kementerian Luar Negeri RI. Keduanya membahas upaya penguatan hubungan antara komunitas muslim kedua negara, serta penjajakan kerja sama halal (Mutual Halal Recognition). Mufti Hasanovic mengapresiasi dukungan konsisten Indonesia bagi perjuangan Palestina, dan menekankan pentingnya toleransi guna wujudkan perdamaian dunia. #Inidiplomasi