Professor Hikmahanto Juwana, an expert in International Relations (IR), commended the Indonesian government and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto for their decisive actions in addressing the emergency situation in Gaza, Palestine. He believes that Indonesia is leading in providing concrete assistance to Gaza, as seen in Prabowo’s strong stance at the High-Level Emergency Response Summit in Amman, Jordan. According to Hikmahanto, Indonesia’s commitment goes beyond mere words, with plans to accommodate 1,000 patients and students for treatment and education in Indonesia, a move that may unsettle the US and Israel.
Hikmahanto emphasized that Indonesia’s bold actions could draw attention from other countries and put pressure on Israel and its ally, the US, to halt the ongoing genocide in Gaza. He expressed hope that Indonesia’s initiatives at the summit would inspire other nations to follow suit and form a humanitarian coalition to address the crisis in Gaza.
In conclusion, Hikmahanto stressed the importance of humanity in addressing the situation in Gaza, highlighting the need for global support to stop Israel’s atrocities. He believes that by rallying around humanitarian principles, the international community can make a significant impact in ending the suffering in Gaza.
