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Indonesia must lead the world in saving Gaza

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian Islamic organizations call for global action to save Gaza, citing ongoing mass killings despite a supposed ceasefire.
  • A movement called #TheyLiedToYou highlights alleged deception by "colonizers" regarding the situation in Gaza.
  • Indonesia is urged to lead international efforts, leveraging public awareness from events like the World Cup and recent public sentiment.

Indonesian Islamic organizations are urging the nation to take a leading role in galvanizing international efforts to save Gaza, citing the continued "mass killings or genocide" of Palestinians despite an early 2026 ceasefire agreement. The call comes from KH Nazar Haris, Chairman of the Presidium of the Islamic Organizations Council (MOI), during a rally in Jakarta.

So, with this condition, Indonesia must be at the forefront, mobilizing the international world or world society to save Gaza.

— KH Nazar HarisChairman of the Presidium of the Islamic Organizations Council (MOI), urging Indonesia to lead global efforts for Gaza.

Haris introduced a movement initiated three weeks prior, known as #TheyLiedToYou, which aims to expose what he described as deception by "colonizers" about the ongoing genocide in Gaza. He argued that the public has been misled into believing the violence has ceased, while in reality, the situation remains dire. Haris pointed to the colonizers' demands regarding Gaza's administration and the severe restrictions on border access, noting that Gaza's remaining territory is critically small.

He expressed grave concern that the approximately 2 million residents of Gaza, confined to a small area, could be annihilated by Israel's military capabilities if the colonizers chose to act. "So, with this condition, Indonesia must be at the forefront, mobilizing the international world or world society to save Gaza," Haris asserted.

The colonizers want this, they want that, even what is most frightening is the non-opening of the border gates and Gaza is left with only 33 percent of its territory.

— KH Nazar HarisDescribing the dire situation and restrictions faced by Gaza.

Haris also highlighted opportunities to channel global awareness and emotion into positive action. He referenced the widespread display of support for Palestine during the recently concluded 2026 World Cup, suggesting it demonstrated a global consciousness. Additionally, the recent arrest of a Palestinian national in Indonesia, Abdul Karim Raed Miqdad, on July 16, 2026, has intensified public emotion, which Haris believes should be directed towards constructive efforts. He concluded by emphasizing the need for public and government unity, building on Indonesia's long-standing commitment to supporting Palestine.

The colonizers lied to you, that the genocide is still ongoing even though there is a ceasefire.

— KH Nazar HarisExplaining the #TheyLiedToYou movement's premise.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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