Indonesia Praises Türkiye's Role in Gaza Ceasefire, Pledges Aid

Indonesia has publicly recognized the crucial diplomatic part played by Türkiye, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar in achieving a ceasefire agreement for Gaza. In a Friday statement from its Foreign Ministry, the Southeast Asian nation also committed to taking an active role in supporting the reconstruction of the devastated Palestinian territory.

The official statement expressed Indonesia's "appreciation for the mediation efforts" led by the four nations. Jakarta stressed the critical need for all parties to implement the terms of the ceasefire in good faith. The agreement, which includes provisions for a permanent end to hostilities and a prisoner exchange, was initially reached in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with Türkiye acting as a key guarantor state alongside Qatar, Egypt, and the US.

Beyond the immediate halt in violence, Indonesia used the opportunity to urge the international community to leverage this moment to restart a substantive peace process. The ministry emphasized that any lasting solution must be grounded in the two-state framework, aiming for the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state as outlined in numerous United Nations resolutions.

The ceasefire comes after a conflict that has resulted in extensive loss of life and left much of Gaza's infrastructure destroyed, creating a severe humanitarian situation. Indonesia has declared its readiness to "participate actively" in the upcoming reconstruction efforts, signaling a concrete commitment to supporting Gaza's recovery in the post-conflict phase.