Indonesia has urgently called on the international community
to take action after a United Nations report concluded that Israel committed
genocide. Indonesia demands accountability, emphasising the need for global
intervention to address the humanitarian crisis and uphold international law.
Indonesia’s urgent call for international response
As reported by Maulana Yusuf of Al Jazeera, Indonesia’s
government swiftly responded following the release of a landmark United Nations
report that determined Israel had committed acts constituting genocide, calling
for immediate global intervention. Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi
made a formal statement condemning Israel’s actions and urged the United
Nations and member states to enact decisive measures to stop the ongoing
violence and ensure justice for the affected Palestinian population .
Retno stated,
“This report leaves no room for doubt that grave violations of human rights and international law have occurred. It is the responsibility of the global community to respond decisively and uphold the foundational principles of the United Nations” .
This statement highlights
Indonesia’s push for international solidarity and an increased role in
protecting Palestinian rights.
Details of the United Nations report
The United Nations commission’s highly anticipated report,
released on 12 September 2025, documented evidence supporting the allegation
that Israel’s military operations in Palestinian territories amounted to
genocide. The report detailed systematic acts intended to destroy, in whole or
in part, the Palestinian people, citing multiple incidents including mass
killings, forced displacement, and destruction of civilian infrastructure .
According to Reuters coverage by Ahmed Khan, the commission
consisted of independent experts tasked with a comprehensive examination of
violence and human rights violations during recent conflicts. The report calls
on all UN member states to take concrete actions such as imposing sanctions,
calling for international criminal investigations, and supporting diplomatic
efforts for lasting peace .
Ahmed Khan wrote,
“The report’s findings demand urgent, coordinated global response to halt further atrocities and address accountability at the highest levels of leadership” .
Indonesia’s diplomatic stance and regional leadership
Indonesia’s foreign ministry spokesman, Dina Laksmana, explained Indonesia’s position as one of principled leadership among Muslim-majority nations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
“Indonesia positions itself firmly behind justice and international law. We urge ASEAN members and the wider international community to act collectively to end violence and suffering in Palestine,”
she said during a press briefing, as
reported by France 24’s reporter Leila Haddad .
Leila Haddad further noted that Indonesia’s appeal extended
beyond diplomatic rhetoric, as the government is preparing to table resolutions
at the upcoming UN General Assembly session, seeking not only condemnation but
actionable enforcement measures like peacekeeping deployment and economic
embargoes against Israel .
International responses and wider implications
The UN report has elicited a range of reactions worldwide.
Several countries including those in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
have voiced support for Indonesia's call. However, other states have called for
cautious deliberation, expressing concerns about geopolitical stability in the
Middle East.
As part of the Reuters article by Ahmed Khan, the United States and European nations have urged diplomatic engagement alongside humanitarian aid but stopped short of acknowledging the genocide classification outright .
Simultaneously, human rights organisations, including Human
Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have endorsed the UN findings and
echoed Indonesia’s call for accountability, emphasising the need for
independent investigations and sanctions against those responsible .
Historical and ongoing context
The conflict's long history of violence has persisted
despite numerous ceasefire attempts. Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo,
commenting through official channels cited by Al Jazeera’s Maulana Yusuf,
stressed that denying such grave findings would only prolong suffering and
destabilise the region further.
“We have witnessed decades of hardship for the Palestinian people. This report shines a harsh light on unacceptable actions, and it is a moral imperative for all nations to act,” Widodo said .
Indonesia’s forceful reaction to the UN report marks a
significant moment in international discourse on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
By advocating for global action and accountability, Indonesia is pushing for a
transformative shift in how the international community addresses human rights
abuses in conflict zones.
With the UN General Assembly meeting imminent, eyes will be on Indonesia’s diplomatic initiatives and their capacity to galvanise international cooperation. The unfolding developments signal a possible intensification of global efforts to enforce justice and peace in the region, with Indonesia at the diplomatic forefront .