JakartaPost-Aug 5
Indonesia is hoping to deliver its humanitarian aid to Gaza, including 10,000 tonnes of rice, via land routes instead of high-risk airdrops, as access to the besieged exclave remains severely limited amid Israel’s renewed military operations. Foreign Minister Sugiono urged Israel to immediately open unhindered humanitarian corridors into Gaza and to refrain from weaponizing starvation, condemning the rising number of civilian casualties under the ongoing blockade. “Blocked humanitarian corridors have taken the lives of children and infants. The images coming out of Gaza will surely unsettle anyone who still has a sense of humanity,” the minister said on Tuesday, as quoted by Antara. He further emphasized that Indonesia prefers land delivery as the most humane and effective option despite the many challenges involved. “Airdrop operations are high-risk and come with numerous technical complications that we must be prepared to handle,” he said. He further emphasized that Indonesia favors land delivery as the most humane and effective option. “Using an airdrop delivery method will be high-risk. There will also be many technical issues that we have to address”. On Sunday, Indonesia announced it would send 10,000 tons of rice to Gaza as part of its “real action” in supporting the Palestinian cause, the latest round of aid for the besieged exclave amid rising global concern over famine. Minister Sugiono made the announcement during a pro-Palestine rally at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta, calling the move a reflection of Indonesia’s “disturbed conscience” in the face of what he described as “genocide” and the “use of starvation as a weapon” in Gaza. Read more at: https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/08/05/indonesia-readies-gaza-rice-delivery-as-israeli-attacks-persist.html?
