Indonesia Urges International Court of Justice to Protect Palestinian Rights to Self-Determination

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Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that Israel's continued violations of international obligations had prevented the Palestinian people from exercising their basic rights to self-determination, including the right to live peacefully in their homeland. The minister underscored that Palestinians are endowed with the right to self-determination, as recognized in numerous United Nations resolutions. Indonesia called on the International Court of Justice to issue a new decision addressing Israel's failure to fulfill its obligations as a UN member and as the occupying power in Palestine.

Key Takeaways:

  • Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that Israel's continued violations of international obligations have prevented the Palestinian people from exercising their basic rights to self-determination.
  • The minister highlighted that Palestinians are endowed with the right to self-determination, as recognized in numerous United Nations resolutions, including ICJ legal opinions in 2004 and 2024.
  • Indonesia called on the International Court of Justice to issue a new decision addressing Israel's failure to fulfill its obligations as a UN member and as the occupying power in Palestine.
  • The foreign minister noted that Israel's failure to meet its international obligations "not only caused suffering for the Palestinian people but also undermines the exercise of basic rights that should be guaranteed by international laws."
  • Indonesia's participation in the ICJ proceedings reflects its unwavering support for the Palestinian people, a stance that Indonesia has consistently voiced in various international forums and bilateral meetings.

Statistics:

  • Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that Israel's failure to fulfill its obligations has prevented the Palestinian people from exercising their basic rights as a nation.
  • The ICJ has recognized the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination in its decisions, including on the ICJ legal opinions in 2004 and 2024.
  • The ICJ is expected to issue a new decision addressing Israel's failure to fulfill its obligations to the Palestinian people.

Sources:

  • "[Sugiono] emphasized that an advisory opinion must be issued and that the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination, must be protected," Sugiono remarked. (Antara 2025)
  • Translator: Nabil Ihsan Editor: Azis Kurmala Copyright (c) ANTARA 2025 Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Antara News.