Legal Literacy- In the increasingly complex dynamics of global politics, the issue of Indonesia's recognition of Israel has once again become a public spotlight. Amidst the changing geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, the discourse on normalizing diplomatic relations is seen by some as a strategic step to expand the economic network and strengthen Indonesia's position. However, this idea not only raises foreign policy debates, but also disturbs the constitutional and moral joints of the nation that are deeply rooted in the spirit of anti-colonialism, as stated in the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution.

President Prabowo's Conditional Diplomacy at the UN

This discourse gained new momentum after President Prabowo Subianto at the UN General Assembly in New York (September 2025) stated Indonesia's readiness to recognize Israel with conditions. The condition is that Israel must first recognize the independence and statehood of Palestine and provide security guarantees for its people. In his speech, Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia "urges recognition of Palestine and an end to the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza," adding, "after Israel recognizes the independence of Palestine, Indonesia will immediately recognize Israel and support Israel's security guarantees." This statement is not merely rhetoric, but implies a potential fundamental shift in the direction of Indonesia's foreign policy, which has consistently supported the struggle of Palestine as an occupied nation in accordance with the mandate of the constitution.