RI-Israel relation

RI-Israel relation

From Gatra

The Indonesian government should not consider diplomatic relations with Israel too hastily. First, because the comprehensive peace talks between all Arab countries and Israel have not been finalized. Not all Arab countries (in the Middle East) recognize Israel. If, in the meantime, there is a country that has signed a peace treaty, that is due to American and European countries' pressure, and because Israel wants to maintain its hegemony and control in the Middle East region.

Second, establishing diplomatic relations with Israel would only mean that Indonesia recognizes the existence of the Israeli nation, which has full sovereignty over its occupied (Arab) territories. This is clearly contradictory to the Indonesian Constitution, which rejects all forms of colonization of one country over another country.

Third, Indonesia would not benefit economically or politically from such relations. Economically, Israel is a poor country, which depends on aid from the Unites States and European countries for its survival. Also it has no natural resources, like oil.

Politically, Indonesia would risk isolation from the international arena, particularly with Arab countries, if relations with Israel are established. Israel is only technologically sophisticated in its warfare and its aggressive attitude and we have no interest in such sophistication.

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