According to a statement released on Friday, Al-Sattari visited the Baznas office in Jakarta on Thursday, May 21, to extend his appreciation for Indonesia’s humanitarian efforts while congratulating Sodik Mujahid on his recent appointment as head of the philanthropic agency.
Al-Sattari noted that relations between Indonesia and Palestine have grown beyond diplomatic ties into a genuine bond of brotherhood.
He stressed that the solidarity shown by Indonesians toward Palestine is a remarkable demonstration of support that he has never witnessed in any other country.
The ambassador reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Indonesia-Palestine relations through intensive cooperation with government institutions, particularly Baznas and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He highlighted the importance of focusing collaborative efforts on facilitating aid distribution to Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing blockade.
Moreover, the envoy voiced optimism that Palestine would regain its independence from Israeli occupation in the near future, which he said would enable people to freely visit the country, including performing prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites.
He also drew attention to nine Indonesians who were detained by Israeli forces in international waters while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 movement, noting that all of them are now safe and awaiting their return to Indonesia via Turkiye.
Al-Sattari pledged to personally welcome the activists and kiss their hands upon their return, describing them as “young heroes from Indonesia.”
Baznas previously handed over Rp5 billion (over US$280,000) in donations from the Indonesian public to the Palestinian Embassy in Jakarta to assist Palestinians suffering from the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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