Prabowo Says Indonesia Must Get Stronger to Help Palestine
Prabowo said the ongoing attacks faced by the Palestinian people should encourage Indonesia to build its national strength.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Indonesia must become a strong nation to assist oppressed populations, including those in Palestine. Speaking at a reception commemorating the 100th anniversary of Darussalam Gontor Islamic Boarding School on Saturday, September 19, 2026, Prabowo argued that the ongoing attacks against Palestinians should motivate Indonesia to strengthen its national resolve.
He recalled the plight of the Palestinian people during his remarks and was visibly moved, wiping his eyes with a traditional Palestinian scarf presented to him by the Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia, Abdulfattah A.K. Al-Sattari.
Prabowo called on Indonesians to study diligently and build a strong nation capable of handling various challenges. He stressed that a nation's strength lies in its ability to be self-reliant and not reliant on other countries. The president also highlighted the importance of managing Indonesia's wealth, protecting its interests, and ensuring the nation does not repeat the mistakes of past colonization. Prabowo reiterated the need for Indonesia to remain steadfast and never again be colonized by any external power.
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