Muhammadiyah: If Israel Tobat, then Indonesia establishes diplomatic relations

Jakarta – The chairman of the Muhammadiyah Central Leadership, Anwar Abbas, responded to the statement of President Prabowo Subianto who opened the option to establish diplomatic relations as Israel recognizes Palestinian independence. He emphasized that Indonesia could establish diplomatic relations if Israel was converted. “If Israel repents,” Anwar Abbas said when he was contacted on Friday (5/30/2025). In addition, Anwar Abbas also said Israel should stop colonizing Palestine. Then, he said, Israel must also give full independence to Palestine to be responsible for war crimes committed. Browse to continue with the content “no longer colonizes the Palestinian state, the Palestinian people gave full independence, so that Palestine truly becomes a sovereign country, and Israel was responsible for all its evil acts, including problems related to genocide and other crimes,” he explained. “The opportunity for Israel to open diplomatic relations with Indonesia,” he continued. In accordance with Anwar Abbas, PP Muhammadiyah secretary, Muhammad Izzul Muslimin, also assessed that the most important is Palestinian independence. If it is achieved, he said, only Indonesia can establish diplomatic relations. “Palestinian independence should be the most important thing. If the Palestinian independence is recognized by the United Nations and all countries in the world, including Israel, the next phase is discussed the problem of the normalization of diplomatic relations,” he said Izzul made contact separately. In addition, he believes that Israeli war crimes must also be investigated first. “Still, the investigation into the Israeli war crimes over the Palestinian people and is punished by those declared responsible. Thereafter, the issue of recognition and normalization of relations with Israel was discussed,” he added. To note, President Prabowo said that Indonesia was ready to recognize Israel as a sovereign land, as long as Israel also acknowledged Palestine. It was transferred by Prabowo in a joint statement with French President Emmanuel Macron, in Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (5/28). “Indonesia said that once the Palestinian state was recognized by Israel, Indonesia is ready to recognize Israel and we are ready to open diplomatic relations with Israel,” Prabowo said. Prabowo said in various places and forums that he often conveyed the attitude of Indonesia, where they considered the completion of the two states solution. According to him, independence for the Palestinians is the only way to bring true peace. “But in addition, I emphasize that we must also recognize the right of Israel and guarantee to stand as a sovereign land and a country that must also be taken into account and safety,” Prabowo said. (MAA/IMK) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here