TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Hundreds of people joined the pro-Palestine rally in front of the United States Embassy in the Gambir area of Central Jakarta today. They carried various attributes, such as flags, scarves, and accessories with the Palestinian flag motif.
The crowd also carried several posters expressing support for Palestine and condemnation of genocidal actions. Some of the posters read, "I support Palestine because I am a Human," "Stop Genocide," "Stop Killing Babies," "Relocation Is Not the Solution," "Gaza Is Not Just News," "Unblock Gaza Now," and others.
They gathered while voicing their chants under the observation of the police. The crowd was positioned about 50 meters from the US Embassy.
Amid the crowd's speeches, the sounds of takbir echoed frequently. "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar," shouted Ilham, an activist speaking from a command vehicle parked in front of the US Embassy.
He stated that today marked the 561st day of Israel's aggression against Palestine, resulting in over 51,000 fatalities. Apart from the death toll, there are 116,000 people injured in the pursuit of Palestinian independence, which is becoming increasingly attainable.
During his address, Ilham mentioned that Allah's promise for the independence of Palestine is now closer at hand because the issue of Israel that was once seen by the world as a religious conflict or tribal war has changed. "All of this is recognized as a genocidal act," he said.
He also pointed out that not only Muslims but people of other religions are also striving for the cause today.
According to Ilham, many international figures, religious leaders, and others have condemned the genocidal acts in Palestine. "We have gathered here to stand up for Palestine and condemn the actions of Israel and the United States," he stated.
Throughout the rally, dozens of police officers maintained security to ensure the peaceful conduct of the rally.
Prior to this, the Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani expressed Indonesia's support for Palestine to the Chairman of the Palestinian Parliament, Rawhi Fattouh. They met during a discussion forum of parliament groups from countries that support Palestine, The Group of Parliaments in support of Palestine, in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday, April 18, 2025.
"Support for Palestine is a moral and historical obligation of the Indonesian nation. Indonesia continues to support the struggle of the Palestinian people, a stance that has remained unchanged since independence," Puan said to Fattouh, as quoted from her statement on Sunday.
Puan also conveyed that Indonesia's support for Palestine is not only carried out by the people and the government of Indonesia but also by the Indonesian House of Representatives. "Both in bilateral discussions and international forums, the Indonesian DPR continues to voice support for Palestine and urges world nations to strive for peace in Palestine," she added.
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