President Jokowi Condemns Israel’s Forced Eviction, Use of Force against Palestinians

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Photo by: BPMI.

The forced eviction of Palestinians from the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in occupied East Jerusalem and the use of force against Palestinian civilians in the Al-Aqsa Mosque must not be ignored, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has stated.

“The forced eviction of Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem, and use of force against Palestinian civilians in the Al-Aqsa Mosque must not be ignored,” the President tweeted on his official twitter account @jokowi, Monday (10/05).  

President Jokowi went on to say that Indonesia condemns such acts and urges the United Nations Security Council to take measures on the repeated violations committed by Israel.

“Indonesia condemns such acts and urges the United Nations Security Council to take measures on the repeated violations committed by Israel,” the President tweeted.

The President further said that Indonesia will continue to stand with the people of Palestine. (NASTER/UN) (RI/MUR)