Indonesia on Monday “strongly condemned” Israel’s recent plans to legalize five Jewish settlement outposts in the West Bank, reiterating that the two-state solution must be implemented and that Jakarta would “demand” accountability from Tel Aviv through its diplomacy.
“Israel’s colonization and continued occupation of Palestinian territory constitute violations of international law and relevant rules. [United Nations] “The resolutions are underway,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The international community has condemned Tel Aviv since it announced last week that it would legalize five controversial Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank: Evyatar, Givat Assaf, Sde Efraim, Heletz and Adorayin.
Parts of the West Bank are partly governed by the Fatah-controlled Palestinian Authority, while Gaza is governed by the militant group Hamas, which has been at war with Israel for almost eight months since October 7, 2023.
Despite the distinction, Israeli officials have said they will take punitive measures against the Palestinian Authority for its role in fighting Tel Aviv on the international stage.
International support for the Palestinian cause has strengthened since October 7, when a surprise attack launched by Hamas triggered a massive response from Tel Aviv. As the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate in the Gaza Strip, more countries are beginning to recognize the Palestinian state, while Israel finds itself increasingly isolated and facing accusations of genocide and other flagrant violations of human rights.
The Palestinian Authority has played a key role in promoting the Palestinian cause on the international stage, including applying in April for UN membership to grant the state international voting rights.
