Indonesia Demands Israel Release Global Sumud Flotilla Ships
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- Condemnation of Military Action: The Indonesian government has vehemently condemned the Israeli military for intercepting and seizing at least 10 humanitarian ships under the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 mission in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Indonesians Detained: Several Indonesian nationals, including humanitarian activists and journalists, are confirmed to be among the detained crews, prompting Jakarta to demand their immediate release and safe passage for aid distribution.
- Diplomatic Response and Contingency: The Foreign Ministry has activated emergency coordination with its embassies in Ankara, Cairo, and Amman to secure the safety of its citizens and facilitate their swift repatriation.
JAKARTA (Indonesian Post) — Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israel’s military interception of several vessels involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0, an international humanitarian mission, near Cypriot waters in the eastern Mediterranean.
At least 10 vessels have been confirmed detained so far, including ships carrying Indonesian nationals, among them humanitarian activists and journalists. Officials said the situation remains highly dynamic, with further developments still possible.
The ministry called on the Israeli government to immediately release all detained vessels and crew members involved in the humanitarian mission, and to ensure the continued delivery of aid to the Palestinian people in accordance with international humanitarian law.
Since the early stages of the incident, the ministry, through its Directorate for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens (PWNI), has coordinated with Indonesian embassies in Ankara, Cairo and Amman to prepare anticipatory measures to ensure their safety and accelerate repatriation efforts.
The ministry has also maintained communication with relevant parties to obtain the latest information on the condition of Indonesian nationals, while preparing contingency measures, including protection assistance and expedited repatriation if required.
The Indonesian government reiterated that protecting its citizens abroad remains its top priority as the situation continues to evolve rapidly. (Kemlu/Bilah)
