Indonesia Condemns Israel's New Death Penalty Law for Palestinian Prisoners

Indonesia has strongly condemned a new Israeli law and called for United Nations intervention. The law allows Israeli courts to impose the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners convicted of "terrorism." In an official statement, the Indonesian government demanded Israel revoke the legislation "immediately." It described the law as a severe violation of international human rights standards. Jakarta warned the rule would escalate tensions and undermine peace efforts in the region. It urged the UN and the international community to take decisive action to stop the law's implementation. As the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, Indonesia is a long-term supporter of Palestinian statehood. It does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel.