Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives\u2019 Commission I,\nBudisatrio Djiwandono, expressed appreciation to friendly nations,\nparticularly Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan, for their crucial role in\nfacilitating the repatriation of nine Indonesians. The Indonesians had\nbeen detained by Israeli authorities while participating in the Global\nSumud Flotilla 2.0 humanitarian mission.<\/p>\n
Budisatrio expressed gratitude for the safe return of the volunteers\nto Indonesia, attributing the success to effective cross-border\ndiplomatic communication by the Indonesian government, particularly the\nMinistry of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are grateful that all nine of our compatriots have returned\nsafely to Indonesia. Cross-border collaboration and diplomatic\ncommunication are crucial in handling sensitive situations like this,\u201d\nBudisatrio stated in Jakarta on Monday (25 May).<\/p>\n
Despite welcoming the volunteers\u2019 return, Commission I of the House\nof Representatives strongly condemned the Israeli military\u2019s treatment\nduring detention. Budisatrio deemed the repressive actions against the\nhumanitarian volunteers as violations of international norms.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe condemn the violence and any treatment contrary to international\nhumanitarian law experienced by our nine Indonesians during detention,\u201d\nhe stressed, adding that every citizen undertaking a humanitarian\nmission must have their rights and safety guaranteed by the state.<\/p>\n
Budisatrio further affirmed that the incident would not diminish\nIndonesia\u2019s support for the Palestinian people\u2019s struggle. The House of\nRepresentatives is committed to continuing diplomatic efforts to achieve\nPalestinian independence through a two-state solution.<\/p>\n
\u201cCommission I of the House of Representatives will continue to\nsupport the Palestinian independence struggle via the two-state solution\nas the path to lasting peace. Palestinian independence remains a\ncommitment we will always fight for,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
The government\u2019s swift action in repatriating the volunteers is seen\nas tangible proof of the state\u2019s presence in protecting its citizens\nabroad, particularly those on humanitarian missions in conflict\nzones.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dpr-commends-friendly-nations-for-assistance-in-repatriating-9-indonesians-detained-by-israel-1780162494", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }