Amnesty also challenged the government’s claim that Indonesia’s participation in the BoP would contribute to Gaza’s reconstruction. Citing data from the United Nations Satellite Centre, which reported that 81 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure has been damaged, the group stressed that under international humanitarian law, the aggressor responsible for destroying civilian infrastructure must bear full responsibility for reparations.

Amnesty International Indonesia said it had sent an open letter to the House of Representatives (DPR RI), urging lawmakers to summon the president and foreign minister to explain the decision to join the BoP. The group also called on the government to review any plan to deploy Indonesian troops to Gaza under the BoP framework.

The Foreign Ministry has maintained that Indonesia’s participation in the BoP does not amount to normalization of political relations with any party nor legitimization of any state’s policies. Spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang said Indonesia’s involvement is based on mandates related to stabilization, civilian protection, humanitarian assistance and reconstruction in Gaza, and does not alter its principled support for ending violence, upholding international law and pursuing a Two-State Solution.(Uki Ruknuddin)

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