President Prabowo States Indonesia Will Recognize Israel Upon Palestinian Independence at UN Summit

Indonesia Outlines Conditional Recognition of Israel at UN

New York, United States – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto declared on Monday, September 22, 2025, that Indonesia is prepared to recognize the state of Israel, provided that Palestine first achieves independence and statehood. The statement was made during his address at the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Issue and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

President Prabowo's remarks underscored Indonesia's long-standing commitment to the two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace in the Middle East. He stated, 'We must guarantee statehood for Palestine, but Indonesia also declares that once Israel recognizes the independence and statehood of Palestine, Indonesia will immediately recognize the state of Israel.'

Commitment to Two-State Solution and Humanitarian Aid

During his speech, which marked his debut at the UN after a decade-long absence by an Indonesian leader, President Prabowo also affirmed Indonesia's readiness to support Israel's security. 'We will support all guarantees for the security of Israel,' he added, a statement that reportedly received applause.

The Indonesian leader also addressed the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, condemning all acts of violence against innocent civilians. He described the ongoing crisis as an 'unbearable tragedy' and emphasized that ending the war in Gaza must be the world's utmost priority. Prabowo further offered Indonesia's willingness to contribute to peacekeeping efforts, stating, 'We are willing to provide peacekeeping forces.'

Indonesia's Historical Stance and Diplomatic Context

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, has historically been a staunch supporter of Palestinian independence and does not maintain official diplomatic relations with Israel. Foreign Minister Sugiono later clarified that Indonesia's stance is strictly conditional, emphasizing that 'This is not an unconditional recognition — specific conditions must be met.' The conference where Prabowo spoke was co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, bringing together world leaders to discuss the two-state solution amidst mounting international concern over the conflict.

President Prabowo's conditional offer of recognition is consistent with Indonesia's foreign policy, which advocates for a just and peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His appearance at the UNGA highlighted Indonesia's active role in global diplomacy and its continued advocacy for multilateral solutions.