Indonesia Still Measures Real Benefits for Palestine

Nevertheless, Prabowo had previously drawn a firm line that Indonesia would not remain in the BoP if the forum did not provide real benefits for Palestine. Reuters reported that the President stated that Indonesia would withdraw from the BoP if its participation no longer helped the Palestinian cause or was not in accordance with Indonesia's national interests. This attitude shows that the government's main measure is not merely the sustainability of the forum, but concrete results for the Palestinian people and its conformity with the principle of independent and active foreign policy.

Therefore, the US-Israel war against Iran can now be read as the most serious test for the future of Indonesia's involvement in the BoP. If the conflict continues to weaken the credibility of the peace forum, then the space for Indonesia to remain will become increasingly narrow. Conversely, if the BoP can still be proven useful for Palestinian peace and in line with Indonesia's interests, the government seems to still be open to further consultations with partners such as Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey before making a Final Decision. The delay currently imposed essentially indicates that Indonesia is carefully positioning itself in the midst of ongoing geopolitical turmoil.