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

Indonesian Diaspora Solidarity with Palestine: Transnational Identity, Humanitarian Activism, and Digital Networks

Azzam Rasyid Mohd Akbar (Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia)



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29 May 2026

Abstract

Indonesians living abroad have participated in Palestine solidarity activities through demonstrations, fundraising, public campaigns, and digital advocacy. These activities illustrate how diaspora communities maintain connections with Indonesian political and religious identities while engaging with global humanitarian movements. This article examines Palestine solidarity among Indonesian diaspora communities. Using transnationalism and qualitative social movement analysis, the study explores how Indonesian migrants organize humanitarian activities and communicate Palestine-related messages across national borders. The article argues that digital communication has reduced geographical barriers and enabled diaspora communities to coordinate with organizations and communities in Indonesia. Religious identity, Indonesian national identity, and universal humanitarian values may intersect within these forms of activism. The study further examines challenges involving political polarization, misinformation, and organizational coordination. The article proposes a transnational civil society framework that recognizes diaspora communities as independent actors contributing to humanitarian advocacy and global civic engagement. The study concludes that Indonesian diaspora solidarity with Palestine demonstrates the increasingly transnational character of Indonesian civil society and provides a valuable case for understanding the relationship between migration, identity, digital activism, and humanitarian 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 ...