The Presidential Palace and the Foreign Ministry Continue Coordinating to Secure the Safe Return of Indonesian Nationals Detained by the Israeli Army

We are monitoring, said Prasetyo to reporters on Tuesday (19 May 2026). And we are continuing to coordinate with the Foreign Ministry to maintain communication and ensure steps, he added. Earlier, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s actions in intercepting ships and detaining activists who joined the international humanitarian mission Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 in the waters around Cyprus, the Eastern Mediterranean, the ministry’s spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang said in a statement on Monday (18 May). The Foreign Ministry said that to date ten ships were intercepted by Israel. The ships included Amanda, Barbaros, Josef, and Blue Toys. A total of five Indonesian nationals were detained by the Israeli army. Republika media confirmed two journalists, including five Indonesians, were detained by Israel. Tempo Media also confirmed that one of its journalists was among the Indonesians detained. The Indonesian government is now coordinating with Indonesian Embassies (KBRI) in Ankara, Cairo, and Amman to prepare protective steps and accelerate the repatriation of the volunteers.