SPEAKER OF THE INDONESIAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESSES GAZA ISSUE

The Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani spoke at the inter-parliamentary forum in Istanbul recently and delivered a powerful message about Indonesia’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. The forum which was organized by the Group of Parliaments in Support of Palestine had gathered lawmakers from around the world to address the escalating crisis in Gaza. Maharani’s words were impassioned, drawing on Indonesia’s historical commitment to Palestinian sovereignty and condemning Israel’s military aggression, which has resulted in countless civilian casualties.

Her statement which was delivered in the presence of influential leaders such as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and had expressed a heartfelt condemnation of Israel’s indiscriminate attacks in Gaza. She had pointed to the humanitarian catastrophe that is unfolding in the region, particularly the devastating toll on Palestinian children. Her call for an end to Israeli aggression, including the urgent need for humanitarian aid, was both timely and necessary. Her plea that the international community take stronger, coordinated action was well-received in the room, as lawmakers nodded in agreement.