Palestine Issues on Indonesian Society
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May, 2026

Indonesia's Palestine Policy under Contemporary Foreign Policy Constraints: Public Opinion, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and International Law

Muhammad Fathir Rahman (Universitas Islam Bandung)



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29 May 2026

Abstract

Indonesia has historically expressed strong political and humanitarian support for Palestinian self-determination. However, contemporary international politics creates complex challenges for Indonesia's Palestine policy, particularly concerning diplomatic relations, multilateral institutions, humanitarian assistance, and domestic public expectations. This article examines Indonesia's contemporary Palestine policy through the interaction between foreign policy, public opinion, humanitarian diplomacy, and international law. Using normative legal and foreign policy analysis, the study evaluates Indonesia's diplomatic positions, international legal commitments, humanitarian initiatives, and domestic political discourse. The article argues that Indonesia's Palestine policy is shaped not only by state interests but also by constitutional values, public expectations, and the influence of civil society. The study proposes a framework for understanding Indonesia's Palestine diplomacy as a combination of normative foreign policy and humanitarian engagement. Particular attention is given to the role of international law in legitimizing diplomatic advocacy concerning civilian protection, self-determination, and humanitarian access. The article concludes that Indonesia can strengthen the credibility of its Palestine policy by integrating consistent legal principles with measurable humanitarian diplomacy and multilateral engagement.

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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 ...