Latest: Seven Indonesians Detained by Israel, Foreign Ministry Prepares Protective Measures

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kementerian Luar Negeri, Kemenlu RI) has provided the latest update on the detention of Indonesian nationals by the Israeli military during the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 humanitarian mission.

Kemenlu notes, based on the latest information, as of 19:50 Western Indonesia Time, the number of Indonesian nationals detained by Israel has risen to seven (7) individuals from nine (9) Indonesian nationals who were part of the Global Peace Convoy Indonesia (GPCI) on the GSF 2.0 mission.

Meanwhile, two other Indonesian nationals are known to be aboard the Kasr 1 Sadabat vessel.

‘The on-the-ground situation remains highly dynamic. The two Indonesians still at sea are in a vulnerable state and could be intercepted or detained by the Israeli military at any time,’ said Vahd Nabyl Achmad Mulachela, Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday night (19 May 2026).

At present, according to Vahd Nabyl Achmad, the Indonesian mission representatives are on full standby to promptly respond to any developments on the ground.

‘The Foreign Ministry, through the Indonesian Representative Office, will continue monitoring the situation, verify the positions and conditions of the Indonesian nationals, and prepare any protective measures needed,’ he asserted.

As previously reported, the nine Indonesian nationals on board were Thoudy Badai (journalist), Andre Prasetyo (journalist), Andi Angga (humanitarian activist), Rahendro Herubowo (journalist), Bambang Nuryono (journalist), Hendro Prasetyo (humanitarian activist), As’ad Aras (humanitarian activist), Herman Budianto (humanitarian activist), Ronggo Wirasanu (humanitarian activist).