Several leaders of Islamic organisations in Indonesia have\nhighlighted the escalation of the conflict among Iran, Israel and the\nUnited States. They say Indonesia should continue to push for peace\nwhile playing a more active diplomatic role amid a heated global\nclimate.<\/p>\n
Jimly Asshiddiqie, the Chair of the Advisory Board of Ikatan\nPenasihat Muslim se-Indonesia, welcomed President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s\nexpression of condolences on the death of Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali\nKhamenei. \u2018This is very appropriate, regardless of ties between our\nreligious currents or our relationship with America; this is a\nhumanitarian matter that is just and civilised. It is entirely fitting\nthat yesterday the President issued a formal statement of condolence to\nthe Iranian people,\u2019 he told reporters at the Presidential Palace on\nThursday (5\/3).<\/p>\n
\u2018Indonesia, as a country with the world\u2019s largest Muslim population\nand founded on Pancasila, cannot accept violence against a government\nthat is legitimate under international law. This cannot be tolerated in\nthe face of the barbaric killings carried out by the United States and\nIsrael against a government that is legitimate under international law,\u2019\nJimly added.<\/p>\n
However, Jimly argued that Indonesia\u2019s diplomatic steps should not\nstop at condolences. He urged the government to use its good relations\nwith United States President Donald Trump to apply diplomatic pressure.\nHe suggested Indonesia could withhold certain cooperation commitments,\nsuch as delaying membership of the Board of Peace (BoP) until the\nconflict subsides and there is clarity on Israel\u2019s recognition of\nPalestinian independence. He also said Indonesia could play a crucial\nrole in bridging the Muslim world to prevent it being torn apart by\ngeopolitical fault lines.<\/p>\n
\u2018We need to play a role in how to mediate the potential divide from\nIsrael towards the Muslim world, the Arab world with non-Arab countries,\nTurkiye, Persia or Iran, Indonesia and Pakistan; hopefully we can\nreunite the Muslim world. Do not allow it to be divided,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Yahya Cholil Staquf, the General Chairman of Nahdlatul\nUlama (PBNU), argued that the immediate focus should be on stopping the\nwar as soon as possible. \u2018Peaceful efforts are the only way to stop the\nfighting,\u2019 he said. He also said Indonesia could mobilise the many\nforums or international cooperation it has to push for peace, including\nthrough the BoP. Indonesia\u2019s membership of the BoP, he noted, should be\nleveraged as a resource for peace.<\/p>\n
\u2018Whatever we already have in hand, let us use it; if we need to dig a\nhole and we have no spade, we will dig with a spoon,\u2019 Yahya quipped.\n(P-4)<\/p>\n
Caption: Sunan Kalijaga: The legendary Wali Songo. The life story,\ndistinctive methods of da\u2019wah, and the Islamic heritage in Java that\ninspired.<\/p>\n
KH Yahya Cholil Staquf, General Chairman of PBNU, condemned the\nUS\u2013Israel attack on Iran, calling for de-escalation and Indonesia\u2019s role\nin international peace diplomacy.<\/p>\n
PBNU launched 41 Nutrition Service Units (SPPG) NU, based at Darul\nQur\u2019an Bengkel, Labuapi, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara.<\/p>\n
The Muslim Sinar Mas Foundation, or YMSM, reinforced its commitment\nthrough the endowment of Qur\u2019\u00e1n copies for broad public use.<\/p>\n
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, flanked by East Java Governor\nKhofifah Indar Parawansa, attended the peak of Nahdlatul Ulama\u2019s\ncentenary celebrations in Malang.<\/p>\n
PBNU Secretary General Saifullah Yusuf, or Gus Ipul, explained the\nfundamental rationale behind President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s decision to\ninvolve Indonesia in the Board of Peace.<\/p>\n
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