Indonesia’s cabinet secretary, Teddy Indra Wijaya, stated that while violence in Gaza has decreased significantly, it cannot cease instantly, reflecting historical realities in conflict resolution. Critics, Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Shafa Kalila Aryanti, argue this perspective sanitizes genocide, but Wijaya’s remarks emphasize the importance of recognizing casualty reductions as indicators of effective diplomacy and humanitarian efforts. Indonesia’s approach to the Palestinian issue remains principled and pragmatic, respecting Palestinian agency.
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