US EditionGaza Peace Process ‘Still Complicated’, but Indonesia Stands Ready to Contribute Peacekeepers: Prabowo
Indonesian officials deny visit to Israel by President Prabowo amid Gaza peace summit; Prabowo pledged to deploy 20,000 peacekeeping troops in Gaza, Indonesian Foreign Ministry said.
- Israeli media outlets reported preparations for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's possible visit to Tel Aviv on Tuesday or Wednesday, but the Indonesian Foreign Ministry called it `Not true`, spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang said.
- At the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, Prabowo Subianto pledged to deploy 20,000 Indonesian forces as peacekeepers and instructed the armed forces to prepare pending summit outcomes and UN approval.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to postpone a Wednesday court appearance for an `important and urgent diplomatic visit`, while Indonesia was mentioned as a potential Gaza resident destination.
- More than a year ago, Indonesia agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel in exchange for joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, while last May Prabowo said recognition depends on Israel acknowledging an independent Palestinian state.
- Domestic messaging includes Subianto's United Nations speech two weeks ago stressing Israel's security, while Sugiono said the president will return home after the Sharm el-Sheikh summit.
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Indonesia denies Prabowo visit to Israel, raising questions over Middle East diplomacy
Sugiono’s announcement followed media reports suggesting that preparations were underway for a historic visit to Israel, with Subianto potentially arriving on Tuesday or Wednesday. By Ailin Vilches Arguello, The Algemeiner Indonesia has publicly denied that President Prabowo Subianto will visit Israel this week, contradicting media reports that he would become the first Indonesian head of state to do so and raising questions about Jakarta’s appr…
Indonesia president Prabowo shines at Gaza peace summit, refutes Israel visit rumours
Mr Prabowo was the only South-east Asian leader at the summit, underscoring Jakarta’s growing visibility in a region traditionally dominated by Western and Middle Eastern powers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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