Palestine Issues on Indonesian Society
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): February, 2026

Palestine in the Indonesian Digital Public Sphere: Muslim Youth Activism and Political Expression on Social Media

Aisyah Mahbubah (Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)



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27 Feb 2026

Abstract

The war in Palestine has generated significant political and humanitarian engagement among Indonesian citizens, particularly Muslim youth who use social media to express solidarity, disseminate information, organize campaigns, and mobilize humanitarian support. This article examines the role of Indonesian Muslim youth in shaping public discourse on Palestine through digital platforms. Using qualitative socio-legal and digital society analysis, the study explores online activism, political expression, information dissemination, and forms of collective mobilization. The article argues that social media has transformed Palestine solidarity from an issue primarily addressed by political and religious organizations into a decentralized form of youth-driven civic participation. However, digital activism also creates challenges involving misinformation, content moderation, polarization, and restrictions on political expression. The study proposes a framework for understanding Palestine-related digital activism as a form of contemporary civic engagement while emphasizing the importance of media literacy and responsible information practices. Particular attention is given to how young Indonesians negotiate religious identity, humanitarian concerns, and political solidarity within digital spaces. The article concludes that Palestine-related digital activism has become an important component of Indonesian public discourse and provides insight into the changing relationship between youth, religion, humanitarianism, and digital politics.

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palestine

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Palestine Issues on Indonesian Society (e-ISSN: 3164-4899) is an academic, peer-reviewed journal published by COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA in online format (electronic journal). First published in 2024, the journal is issued quarterly in February, May, August, and November. It provides an academic ...