"There are no talks with Israel," the ministry's new spokesperson, Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela, stated in his written remarks here on Thursday.
The spokesperson's remarks refuted Israeli media reports about negotiations with Indonesia on the matter. Indonesia was named among the five countries and territories approached by the Zionist regime, aside from Uganda, South Sudan, and Libya.
Somali breakaway territory Somaliland was also mentioned as the other party approached for the talks with Israel. The region's separation from Somalia was not recognized internationally.
While confirming willingness to accept Palestinian refugees, as instructed by President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia has reiterated the temporary nature of their stay, only for medical treatment, and that they will return to their homeland.
"The war victims will, of course, return to Gaza once they have recovered from their injuries. In other words, this is not a relocation plan -- this is a humanitarian operation aimed at helping as many victims as we can," Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Chief Hasan Nasbi stated on Thursday (August 7).
Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir also affirmed that Indonesia’s plan to evacuate and treat Palestinian victims of war on Galang Island, Riau Islands Province, will only proceed with approval from the Palestinian authorities.
“Everything will be ready with Palestine’s approval. We are ready (to implement it) upon requests from countries in the region and in accordance with Arab League resolutions,” Nasir said following a press briefing on Friday (August 8).
The deputy minister stressed that Indonesia’s initiative is not intended to pressure Palestinians to leave Gaza, as advocated by Zionist and pro-Zionist interests.
He emphasized that Indonesia’s readiness to receive and treat Palestinian war victims should be viewed as a reflection of President Prabowo’s commitment to helping those affected by Israeli aggression in Gaza.
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Editor: Primayanti
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