Indonesia’s Muslim Groups Alter Stance on Peace Board

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto convened influential Muslim leaders to discuss the country’s involvement in the US-backed Board of Peace, resulting in their swift endorsement despite concerns about its implications for Palestinian sovereignty. Critics argue the board risks normalizing occupation and undermining Palestinian agency, while the Indonesian Ulama Council softened its previous doubts into conditional support without firm demands for independence and protections. By aligning with state policy, these organizations may prioritize access to power over accountability to the oppressed, threatening to reduce Palestine’s struggle to mere moral posturing. Historical lessons emphasize that genuine liberation is achieved through resistance, not compliance with frameworks imposed by stronger powers.

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