Indonesia

Indonesia defends ban on Israelis, accepts Olympic fallout

Indonesian Sports Minister defends decision to bar Israeli gymnasts from a world event, says the move was constitutional and aimed at preserving public order.

IOC sanctions Indonesia over ban on Israeli athletes

International Olympic Committee halts Olympic talks with Indonesia and urges a sports event freeze after Israeli athletes were barred from a gymnastics championship in Jakarta.

Israel appeals Indonesia’s ban on gymnasts over Gaza war

Israel Gymnastics Federation appeals Indonesia’s ban on Israeli gymnasts from world championship in Jakarta, calling the move “outrageous”.

Indonesia blocks Israeli gymnasts from championships

Indonesia announces it will block Israeli gymnasts from the world championships in Jakarta, citing Gaza war and public opposition. International Gymnastics Federation issues muted response, will not relocate the event.

Call for hostage release

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Eight Arab and Muslim nations praise President Trump’s leadership and pledge support for a deal that ends the war, frees hostages, and ensures regional stability.

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Israel approves Indonesia’s humanitarian aid airdrop to Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office has authorized Indonesia to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza next week, despite the lack of diplomatic relations.

Israeli world champion to compete in Muslim country?

Organizers of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia in three months, have announced that Israeli athletes will be permitted to participate.

Miss Indonesia hopeful disqualified over pro-Israel video

Merince Kogoya, a Miss Indonesia 2025 contestant, disqualified after a two-year-old video of her expressing support for Israel goes viral.

Indonesian President:

Ready to recognize Israel if it recognizes 'Palestine'

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto states Indonesia is ready to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, but only if Israel recognizes Palestine as an independent state.

About mass deportations

Today, we live in a different world. Trump’s world, where soft thinking, defeatist thinking, is incompatible with his vision and leadership. Opinion.

Indonesia refuses Trump proposal to host Gaza refugees

Indonesia has rejected a proposed plan from the Trump administration to temporarily take in Gazans as Gaza is rebuilt.

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Indonesia on path to normalizing relations with Israel

World's largest Muslim country reportedly ready to normalize relations with world's only Jewish State in order to join the OECD.

Indonesian woman faces jail time over eating pork

An Indonesian woman has been arrested under the county's 'blasphemy law' after eating pork on TikTok.

Report: Israel holding secret negotiations with Indonesia

US working to bring about normalization agreement between Israel, Indonesia, source says.

Israel-bashing at online 'Olympics'

A YouTube contest featuring one one contestant from every country in the world aired anti-israel comments to millions of subscribers.

A role model for the Islamic World

Not every Islamic country is like Lebanon, Iran, or Indonesia.  Contrary to preconceptions, there are enlightened Muslim countries. Op-ed.

7.0 earthquake rocks Indonesia’s main island

No injuries or deaths reported after serious earthquake causes buildings to violently shake.

Due to calls to boycott Israel:

Indonesia stripped of hosting U20 World Cup

FIFA announces Indonesia won't host men's Under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil regarding Israel's participation.

Indonesian President:

'Our policy towards Palestine hasn't changed'

Indonesia's President says Israel's participation in soccer tournament in his country means no change to its foreign policy.

Due to Indonesia-Israel issues:

FIFA delays U20 World Cup draw

Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, and Bali governor called to ban Israel from taking part in the tournament.

More peace deals on the way?

Breakthrough expected very soon with four more countries

After Ramadan, expect to see progress unless something happens to derail it.

Indonesian woman fakes death to get out of debt

Woman posts report of her own death, with 'corpse' pictures, on daughter's Facebook account to get out of $268 debt.

Indonesia criminalizes pre-marital sex

Critics fear that women who are assaulted will now be faced with a prison term instead of receiving the support they deserve.

Powerful earthquake kills at least 162 in Java, Indonesia

Quake of magnitude 5.6 knocks down buildings and causes landslides in remote rural area.

Tragedy in Indonesia:

At least 129 dead in riot after soccer match

Soccer fans storm stadium after their team loses. Police respond with tear gas, triggering a stampede.

Report: Indonesia to ease restrictions on Israeli tourists

Development follows visit of prominent Indonesian politician to Samaria.

Report:

Senior Indonesian official on secret visit to Israel

Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, but in January it was reported that contacts on normalization are underway.

Body of Israeli who died in Indonesia is retrieved

Boaz Bar-Anan took a selfie before falling nearly 500 feet to his death.

Foreign Ministry confirms:

Israeli mountain climber dies in Indonesia

Israeli mountain climber loses his footing in Indonesia, falls to his death.

Carnivorous plant discovered that attacks prey underground

For the first time a carnivorous plant that traps and eats its prey underground has been discovered by scientists.

Indonesian Muslim groups demand closure of Holocaust exhibition

Muslim groups in Indonesia call for closure of the country’s first Holocaust exhibition, calling it a bid to normalize relations with Israel

Indonesia releases 33 rescued sea turtles

Indonesian authorities release 33 endangered green sea turtles into the ocean.

Report: Israel, Indonesia in normalization talks

Foreign Ministry official says contacts underway to achieve normalization agreement with worlds most populous Muslim country.

Report: Blinken discussed Indonesia-Israel normalization

Secretary of State reportedly discussed possibility of Indonesia normalizing ties with Israel in meetings with officials in Jakarta.

Indonesians flee into streets after earthquake

Hundreds fled into the streets in cities across eastern Indonesia after 7.4-magnitude earthquake.

Indonesia president visits areas affected by volcano

Indonesia president Joko Widodo visits areas affected by volcanic eruption.

13 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

13 people killed and 98 injured after Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts.

Male COVID carrier dresses in niqab to evade detection

Indonesian man disguises himself as his wife in order to board domestic flight, but makes one error...

Indonesian town offers chickens as incentive for vaccination

Town of Cipanas offers residents live chickens in an attempt to boost Covid vaccination rates.

Israel willing to establish ties with SE Asia's Muslim nations

Israel’s ambassador to Singapore says Israel willing to work to establish ties with Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

Indonesia confirms: Submarine sinks, killing all on board

Indonesia's navy declared missing submarine KRI Nanggala-402 had sunk in Bali Sea, killing all 53 crew members onboard.

'You're not alone' - Independence Day greetings around the world

Indonesia has yet to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, but many in the island nation say they love and support the Jewish state.

Watch: Indonesian authorities identify site of plane crash

Human remains were extracted from wreckage of Sriwijaya Air flight 182 that crashed off the coast of the island nation Saturday.

US offers Indonesia more funds in exchange for ties with Israel

Head of US government agency says Indonesia could get additional US financing if it joins Trump's initiative to establish ties with Israel.

Abbas working to thwart normalization

PA chairman praises Indonesian President for his refusal to normalize ties with Israel before peace with Palestinian Arabs.

Watch: Massive volcano eruption in Indonesia

Indonesia's Lewotolo volcano erupts spewing ash into sky. Thousands evacuated from homes.

Indonesia affirms support for 'Palestine'

Indonesian Foreign Minister speaks to PA counterpart, assures him of her country’s firm position in support of the PA.

Inmate escapes by digging tunnel out of prison

Drug dealer on death row in Indonesia digs 30-meter tunnel to escape through sewer system.

Eight defamatory programs on Israel by Dutch Public TV

We are in a war of symbolism

Suspected suicide bombing in Indonesia

Several police officers wounded in explosion outside police headquarters in city of Medan.

For the first time:

Muslim delegation from Indonesia visits Israel Diamond Exchange

Indonesian Chamber of Commerce tours and meets senior officials of Israeli Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan.

Jews live in the shadows in Muslim-majority Indonesia

Yaakov Baruch, rabbi at Indonesia's only synagogue says he hides his Jewish identity in public, there's 'no denying' tolerance is fading.

Indonesia, Australia sign long-awaited trade deal

Trade agreement to aid cattle, sheep farmers as well as universities and health care providers.

Australia targets March signing of stalled Indonesia trade deal

Indonesia, Australia, to sign multi-billion-dollar trade deal after nearly a decade of negotiations.

West Papua:

Thousands displaced by Indonesia bombing, suspected chem weapons

Humanitarian crisis in West Papua as thousands displaced escaping bombing and suspected chemical weapons use by Indonesian military.

Jewish groups offer assistance after Indonesian tsunami

Tsunami in Indonesia has left more than 400 dead and thousands homeless.

Number of dead in Indonesia tsunami climbs to 429

Death toll in Indonesian tsunami nearly doubles, with number of injured topping 1,500.

Death toll rises to 222 after tsunami devastates Indonesia

Indonesian authorities report at least 222 dead, 'many more missing' after volcano erupts, causing massive tsunami waves.

62 dead as tsunami hits Indonesia

At least 62 dead, 20 missing after tsunami hits the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait following eruption of Krakatoa volcano.