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March 18, 2025 | 10:41 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Mahmoud Al-Habbash, a special envoy from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, delivered an urgent letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Mahmoud Al-Habbash arrived at the Presidential Palace at approximately 2:55 PM, accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia, Zuhair Al-Shun. The meeting with President Prabowo lasted approximately one and a half hours.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya joined the President during the meeting. This meeting occurred as Israel breached the ceasefire, resuming its bombardment of Gaza.
"We handed over a special letter from the President of Palestine, President Mahmoud Abbas, to the President of Indonesia regarding the relationship between Indonesia and Palestine, as well as the comprehensive Palestinian issue. Especially the dire situation in Palestine under Israel, under the ongoing Israeli occupation, which happened this morning," stated Mahmoud Al-Habbash following the meeting.
During the discussions, Mahmoud Al-Habbash explained the unfolding situation in Gaza and explored avenues for strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. He conveyed the Palestinian government's confidence in Indonesia's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.
"We believe that the Indonesian government and the people of Indonesia will continue to support the freedom and independence of Palestine," he emphasized.
Israel recommenced aerial assaults and extensive bombings in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, March 18, 2025\. This marked a resurgence of the genocide after a two-month period of relative calm.
Reports from Antara News Agency suggest that the bombings resulted in the deaths of at least 308 Palestinian civilians in Gaza by Tuesday afternoon, with hundreds more sustaining injuries, including women, children, and the elderly.
Al-Jazeera reported a higher death toll of 342 Palestinian civilians by the afternoon. The morning's attacks targeted various areas within Gaza, including Khan Younis and Rafah in the south, Gaza City in the north, and central regions such as Deir el-Balah.
Sita Planasari contributed to the writing of this article.
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