Condemning Zionist Annexation of Al-Aqsa, Indonesia Calls for Muslim Unity
Indonesia has reinforced its support for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as the full custodian of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites in Jerusalem. The firm stance was delivered by Indonesian representatives at an emergency meeting of Islamic and Arab nations in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday (5/8/2026). The meeting was a direct response to repeated international violations by Zionist Israeli authorities and military forces attempting to encircle and seize control of the sacred complex in Palestine.
Indonesia was represented at the meeting by Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir. Addressing the gathering, which was attended by at least 13 representatives from Arab and Islamic countries as well as the Arab League, Arrmanatha reiterated President Prabowo Subianto’s message that Indonesia’s foreign policy will remain steadfast in the joint struggle for Palestinian independence.
‘We fully support the custodianship role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan over the holy sites in Jerusalem, including al-Haram al-Sharif, and we support an independent State of Palestine in accordance with international law,’ Arrmanatha stated, conveying Indonesia’s official position.
Indonesia also firmly condemned the structured actions of Israeli authorities and military forces that accommodate and even command extreme Zionist groups to build Jewish settlements around the Al-Aqsa Mosque holy sites. In his full speech, Arrmanatha expressed gratitude to Jordan for hosting the meeting and conveyed the apologies of Foreign Minister Sugiono for his absence.
He declared Indonesia’s position as simple, firm, and without any doubt. He voiced deep concern over the increasing number of Zionist settlement movements passing through the gates of holy sites under the guard of soldiers who should be maintaining peace. He noted that across the West Bank, the same pattern continues with impunity, with more land seized and more settlements built.
‘Indonesia condemns these actions. But more importantly, this is unacceptable and must not be normalised,’ he said. He stressed that the status quo in Jerusalem is not a favour granted to Israel, but rather agreed international law that the entire world has upheld and agreed to maintain. Violations of international law, he added, are not merely political but are real breaches that demand accountability.
Arrmanatha noted that the world outside the meeting room has changed, citing conflicts in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and Iran. He urged the forum not to continue with the same approaches, proposing five key points. First, he said Israel does not fear anger but relies on division, so unity must be leveraged as a strength. Second, he called for ensuring the occupying power is held accountable, including sanctions for violent settlers and their funding networks, and warned that progress towards a Gaza peace plan must not be undermined by continued violations of international law.
Third, he urged transforming the momentum of Palestinian state recognition into a major wave, pushing the number of recognising nations beyond 160 UN member states. Fourth, he called for defending Al-Aqsa with available resources, including waqf funding and strengthening Jordan’s custodial role in practice. Fifth, he echoed President Prabowo’s frequent calls to increase investment in the Palestinian future, including Gaza reconstruction, institutional strengthening, national unity, and firm support for UNRWA. He concluded by urging the building of the broadest possible coalition, carrying the message that only statehood can deliver peace, with everything directed towards the self-determination of the Palestinian people and the establishment of an independent State of Palestine.