The Indonesian government is actively preparing its legal case for an upcoming International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearing to challenge Israel’s alleged “blatant violation of international law against Palestine.” While unable to join South Africa’s ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide, as Jakarta is not a signatory to the Genocide Convention, a separate hearing is scheduled at The Hague on February 19th. During this hearing, participating parties will present their perspectives on the matter.
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry has taken proactive steps by assembling a team of experts to formulate arguments for an ICJ advisory case aimed at holding Israel accountable for its documented violations of international law and crimes against humanity in the Occupied Territories. Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi emphasized the importance of these efforts during discussions with legal experts in Jakarta, stating that the deliberations aim not only to support Indonesia’s diplomatic stance but also to uphold the world order according to international law and to aid the Palestinian people in their pursuit of independence.
Minister Marsudi stressed that the primary objective of Indonesia’s initiatives is to explore all potential avenues to continue supporting the Palestinian struggle. By taking this stance, Indonesia contributes to the mounting international pressure on the Israeli government to halt its alleged ongoing ethnic cleansing activities in the Gaza Strip. The forthcoming ICJ hearing provides a platform for Indonesia to articulate its concerns and seek accountability for perceived violations, further highlighting the complex and sensitive nature of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the global stage.
