Indonesia Sets Condition for Israel Ties

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia is willing to establish diplomatic relations with Israel if Israel formally recognizes an independent Palestinian state, reinforcing Indonesia’s support for a two-state solution. He made the remarks during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, who reiterated France's support for Palestinian statehood. The announcement comes amid increased global momentum for recognizing Palestinian statehood, with Ireland, Norway, and Spain recently joining the effort. Israel’s government continues to oppose Palestinian statehood, while anti-Israel sentiment and domestic resistance to normalization remain strong in Indonesia. France and Indonesia have jointly called for renewed international initiatives for mutual recognition and a peaceful settlement to the conflict. Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, currently has no formal diplomatic ties with Israel.