By Berk Kutay Gokmen
ISTANBUL (AA) – Indonesia on Tuesday emphasized that the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian resistance group Hamas in Gaza should serve as a "momentum" toward achieving a two-state solution.
"Indonesia’s stance remains unequivocal; any attempts to displace or remove Gaza’s residents are entirely unacceptable," the Foreign Ministry said on X.
The ministry warned that any efforts to relocate Gazans would perpetuate "the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory," aligning with "broader strategies" aimed at driving Palestinians out of Gaza.
Highlighting the importance of the ceasefire as a starting point for "dialogue and negotiations," the ministry called for the step to act as a catalyst for a "two-state solution" based on "international law and internationally agreed parameters."
It also expressed surprise over reports suggesting plans to relocate some of Gaza's 2 million residents to Indonesia, adding that the government refrains from speculating on matters for which it has no information.
Israel launched a genocidal war on Gaza that has killed nearly 47,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children, since a cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.
On Sunday, a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect at 11:15 a.m. local time (0915GMT).
In November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.