Indonesia’s Humanitarian Engagement with Palestine: Addressing Basic Needs amid Protracted Crisis
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This paper investigates the role and impact of Indonesian humanitarian assistance in supporting the fulfillment of basic needs in Gaza, Palestine, amid prolonged conflict and blockade. Positioned within postcolonial and constructivist theoretical frameworks, the study argues that Indonesia’s aid reflects a form of Global South solidarity rooted in anti-colonial identity, Islamic humanitarian ethics, and normative diplomacy. Using a qualitative descriptive method and secondary data from institutional reports and scholarly literature, the study explores how food, healthcare, and psychosocial support delivered through institutions such as BAZNAS and MER-C have affected vulnerable Palestinian populations. The findings reveal that Indonesia’s aid has not only alleviated short-term suffering but also enhanced its international image as a morally engaged actor. The paper concludes that humanitarian aid from developing nations like Indonesia can contribute meaningfully to global humanitarian governance while reinforcing domestic identity and values.
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