Indonesian Group Slams Israeli Banner at Gaza Hospital, Demands UN Action

As Republika, a publication deeply committed to reflecting the Indonesian perspective, we report with outrage on the provocative act of displaying an Israeli national day banner at the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya, Gaza. This is not merely a diplomatic incident; it is a blatant insult to the humanitarian spirit and a symbol of solidarity that the Indonesian people have painstakingly built.

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Pemasangan banner sebagai bagian dari perayaan hari nasional mereka itu khas praktik rezim kolonial di tanah jajahan.

The Aqsa Working Group (AWG) rightly condemns this act as a form of colonial practice, a chilling reminder of the subjugation faced by Palestinians. The Israeli military's disregard for the sanctity of a hospital, a place meant for healing and refuge, is unacceptable. Our Indonesian Hospital in Gaza stands as a beacon of hope, funded by the generosity of the Indonesian people and initiated by MER-C. It represents more than just medical aid; it symbolizes the shared history of struggle against oppression that binds Indonesia and Palestine.

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Pemasangan spanduk tersebut mencerminkan praktik kolonial di wilayah jajahan. Militer Israel (IDF) tidak peduli pada fungsi rumah sakit sebagai salah satu infrastruktur publik yang seharusnya bebas dari serangan.

This incident is an affront to the dignity of the Indonesian nation. We stand with AWG in demanding that the United Nations take decisive legal action against Israel. Such provocations, alongside the ongoing brutality in Palestine and the desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque, cannot be tolerated. From our standpoint in Indonesia, this is not just about international law; it is about upholding human dignity and standing firm against injustice, a principle deeply ingrained in our national identity and foreign policy.

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Segala bentuk pelanggaran terhadap fasilitas tersebut merupakan penghinaan terhadap martabat bangsa Indonesia.