President Abbas receives phone call from Indonesian counterpart

President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine received a significant phone call from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on March 23, 2026, as confirmed by multiple sources.

“RAMALLAH, March 23, 2026 (WAFA) – President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas received a phone call on Monday from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, during which they discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories and the region, strengthening bilateral relations, and issues of common interest”

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The leaders engaged in discussions concerning the latest developments in Palestinian territories and the broader regional situation, with a particular focus on strengthening bilateral relations between Palestine and Indonesia.

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Abbas expressed deep appreciation for Indonesia's steadfast and supportive stance toward the Palestinian people and their ongoing struggle, specifically acknowledging the crucial humanitarian aid provided by both the Indonesian government and its citizens to the Gaza Strip amidst the ongoing Gaza genocide.

Abbas articulated clear political positions regarding the Gaza Strip's status and the implementation of international resolutions, emphasizing that Gaza remains an integral part of the State of Palestine.

The Palestinian leader stressed that the mandate of executive bodies from the Peace Council is transitional and must be coordinated with the Palestinian government, ensuring Palestinian institutions and laws in Gaza remain linked with the West Bank.

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Abbas welcomed both President Trump's plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803, calling for immediate implementation of the resolution's second phase which demands complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and adherence to the principle of one state, one law, and one legitimate armed force.

The Palestinian President issued grave warnings regarding the deteriorating situation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, attributing the crisis to Israeli policies of colonial settlement expansion, land annexation, escalating settler terrorism, and the withholding of Palestinian tax revenues.

“SadaNews - President Mahmoud Abbas received a phone call today, Monday, from the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, during which the latest developments regarding the situation in Palestine and the region were discussed, along with strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries and their brotherly peoples, and issues of mutual interest”

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Abbas specifically condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre under the pretext of war, describing these actions as particularly dangerous and provocative.

He characterized Israeli plans to implement the 'Greater Israel' project as a existential threat to the entire region and the world, emphasizing that these plans undermine the entire political process and violate all UN resolutions and international law.

Abbas called for urgent international intervention and diplomatic initiatives to address the escalating crisis, emphasizing the necessity of a comprehensive international conference to achieve peace, stability, and security in the region.

He stressed that such a conference must include ending the Israeli occupation and enabling the Palestinian people to attain their freedom and independence.

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The Palestinian leader also reiterated the State of Palestine's position of standing in solidarity with Gulf States, Jordan, and other countries subjected to Iranian aggression, as well as Lebanon which is facing brutal Israeli attacks.

Abbas explicitly rejected any attacks or violations that infringe upon the sovereignty of these countries and threaten their security and stability.

In response, the Indonesian President extended congratulations to President Abbas and the Palestinian people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, reaffirming Indonesia's steadfast support for the Palestinian cause and their just struggle.

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President Prabowo Subianto confirmed that Indonesia will continue providing humanitarian aid and offering scholarships for Palestinian students, demonstrating ongoing commitment to Palestinian welfare.

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Most significantly, the Indonesian leader pledged that Indonesia will continue coordinating with the State of Palestine after the current war ends to fulfill its commitments regarding recovery and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, indicating a long-term engagement with Palestine's future development and stability.