President Prabowo Subianto's speech at the UN General Assembly has made headlines across Israel, concluding with a warm "Shalom." His bold statements, acknowledging Israel while insisting on continued recognition of the state of Palestine, have sparked a mixed response.
While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the remarks as positive and historic, highlighting them during his own UN address, many Indonesian netizens flocked to social media to apologize to global pro-Palestinian communities, emphasizing that Prabowo's statements do not represent the views of all Indonesians. Some observers even compared his diplomatic style to a "Trump version" of Indonesia.
Israeli media outlets including The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, Haaretz, and Ynet News extensively covered Prabowo's speech, analyzing its implications for Israel-Indonesia relations and broader Middle East diplomacy. Analysts note that these unprecedented statements may signal a new chapter in diplomatic engagement from a Muslim-majority nation.
The discussion is now a focal point globally, balancing Indonesia's support for Palestinian sovereignty with the unexpected outreach toward Israel.