UN Role in Palestinian Conflict Deemed Ineffective by Indonesian Minister

The United Nations' efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have been insufficient, according to Indonesia's Deputy Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Lodewijk Freidrich Paulus. He observed that the UN's role has not been optimal in pushing for a resolution to the ongoing conflict.

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Indeed, if we look at the two conflicts that are happening between Russia and Ukraine, then Israel with Palestine, also Iran. Indeed, what Mr. Kiai said is true, the role of the UN is very lacking.

Paulus highlighted the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, citing the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East involving Israel, Palestine, Iran, and surrounding nations. He stated that the UN has not yet achieved significant breakthroughs in these major conflicts. "Indeed, if we look at the two conflicts that are happening between Russia and Ukraine, then Israel with Palestine, also Iran. Indeed, what Mr. Kiai said is true, the role of the UN is very lacking," he remarked during a plenary session at the Indonesian Islamic Congress.

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Indonesia is free and active, we cannot get into peacemaking because we have to fight. We go in for peacekeeping. They are already at peace, we handle it.

Despite these observations, Paulus affirmed Indonesia's consistent adherence to its free and active foreign policy. He explained that Indonesia prioritizes contributing through peacekeeping missions rather than engaging in peacemaking operations, which would necessitate combat. "Indonesia is free and active, we cannot get into peacemaking because we have to fight. We go in for peacekeeping. They are already at peace, we handle it," he said. Indonesia also continues to support the Palestinian cause through international forums, including participation in the Board of Peace (BOP), which addresses conflict resolution efforts for Palestine. Paulus concluded by emphasizing the government's careful consideration of global developments before taking strategic steps, balancing national interests with the pursuit of world peace.

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We are still waiting for the developments.