September 23, 2025 | 04:25 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Here are the highlights: Prabowo Says Indonesia Will Recognize Israel Once Palestine Gains Independence; UK Ambassador Says Recognition of Palestine Resonates with Indonesia's Principles; and Prabowo at UN Summit: Indonesia to Recognize Israel on Condition of Palestinian Statehood.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Prabowo Says Indonesia Will Recognize Israel Once Palestine Gains Independence
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia will recognize the State of Israel, on the condition that Israel first acknowledges the independence and sovereignty of Palestine.
Prabowo delivered the statement during his address at the International High-Level Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Issue and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Monday, September 22, 2025.
His speech was broadcast through the Presidential Secretariat’s official YouTube channel.
2. UK Ambassador Says Recognition of Palestine Resonates with Indonesia's Principles
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The UK's Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey, released an official statement via video on the UK Embassy's Instagram account, @ukinindonesia, on Monday, September 22, 2025. In his message, he affirmed the UK government's decision to recognize Palestine and emphasized the close relationship with Indonesia.
"The cooperation between Indonesia and the UK has been strengthening since President Prabowo and Prime Minister Starmer agreed to establish our strategic partnership last year," said Jermey. He stated that the decision to recognize Palestine is in line with the values of peace and security shared with Indonesia.
He added that this step aims to create a peaceful future for Israel and Palestine. "We will continue to work towards protecting equal rights for the people of Israel and Palestine," said Jermey.
3. Prabowo at UN Summit: Indonesia to Recognize Israel on Condition of Palestinian Statehood
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia will recognize Israel, but only if Israel first recognizes the independence and sovereignty of Palestine. He made this statement during his speech at the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Issue and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Prabowo sees this international meeting as a critical moment to take historical responsibility for the future of Palestine, Israel, and the credibility of the UN. He emphasized the importance of recognizing Palestinian sovereignty.
"Indonesia also declares that once Israel recognizes the independence and the statehood of Palestine, Indonesia will immediately recognize the state of Israel," Prabowo said.
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