Indonesian Humanitarian Diplomacy in the Resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The Role of Mediation and Humanitarian Assistance (2023-2024)

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1 Faculty of Defence Strategy; Republic of Indonesia Defence University

2 Faculty of National Security, Republic of Indonesia Defence University

Abstract

The Indonesian government's diplomatic efforts focused on resolving and addressing the humanitarian crisis in the region can be defined as Indonesia's humanitarian diplomacy in the Middle East. This is particularly true in relation to resolving the Palestinian conflict. This research utilizes a qualitative research analysis along with Indonesia's humanitarian diplomacy perspective. Indonesia continues to implement this diplomacy through various concrete steps, such as conducting high-level visits and consultations with countries in the Middle East (Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan) to discuss developments in the humanitarian situation, affirm support for the rights of the Palestinian people, and reject all forms of forced relocation of Palestinians. Indonesia's humanitarian diplomacy in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 2023-2024 period demonstrated Indonesia's active role as a country consistently striving for peace and justice for the Palestinian people. This diplomacy focused not only on political and multilateral diplomatic measures but also included a crucial role in mediation and the provision of direct humanitarian assistance. Indonesia's humanitarian diplomacy in the Middle East is concluded as a combination of a political diplomatic approach and concrete humanitarian aid actions, which focus on protecting civilians, maintaining peace, and respecting universal humanitarian principles amidst increasingly complex and prolonged conflicts.

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حوزة موضوعی: اندونزی، اسرائیل، فلسطین

Scope: Indonesia, Israel & Palestin

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Journal of Countries Studies
Volume 4, Issue 3
Special Issue of Israel Confrontation approach with the World
2026
Pages 509-522

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  • Receive Date: 24 July 2025
  • Revise Date: 28 July 2025
  • Accept Date: 09 August 2025
  • First Publish Date: 19 August 2025
  • Publish Date: 22 November 2026

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