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Indonesia’s Gaza rescue bid: Help or hype?
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The Indonesian military preparing aid packages for Palestinians in Gaza.
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- Indonesia plans to temporarily host 2,000 wounded Palestinians on Galang Island for medical care, a humanitarian gesture to boost its Islamic world standing.
- Analysts warn the plan faces logistical challenges, requires Israeli cooperation, and could be seen as politically motivated or symbolic, echoing US President Donald Trump's ideas to reshape Gaza.
- Despite concerns, the initiative, using an existing facility, aims to provide aid without causing security issues, but detailed planning is crucial for success.
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JAKARTA – Indonesia’s plan to host 2,000 wounded Palestinians on Galang Island is being seen as a humanitarian gesture that could boost its standing in the Islamic world, analysts say, but they warn it may be difficult to implement and risks being largely symbolic.
The government has stressed that the initiative is temporary, does not constitute relocation and is still under review.
