A discussion was held on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a focus on educating the public and addressing misinformation. A guest, Mbak Bonek, shared her experience as a journalist and founder of a non-profit organization that educates Indonesians about Israel and Palestine. She emphasized the importance of understanding the historical context of the conflict and the need for accurate information.
The discussion highlighted the complexities of the conflict, including the issue of territory and the status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. A speaker, Mas Husein, clarified that the authority over the Al-Aqsa Mosque is held by Jordan, not Israel. Another speaker, Mahfud Siddiq, emphasized the importance of considering the dangers of covert actions and the need for a nuanced understanding of the conflict.
The discussion also touched on the role of social media and crowdfunding in supporting the Palestinian cause, as well as the importance of accurate information and historical context in educating the public. A speaker, Mahfud, expressed appreciation for the discussion and emphasized the need to approach the topic with nuance and respect for different perspectives.
The conversation concluded with a statement from Mahfud, highlighting Indonesia's commitment to supporting Palestine's independence and the importance of accurate information in shaping public opinion on the issue.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker has been a journalist for 18 years.
2. Since 2016, the speaker has created a non-profit foundation to educate Indonesians about Israel.
3. The foundation aims to clarify misconceptions and provide accurate information about Israel and Palestine.
4. Many Indonesians believe that Hitler was a national hero, despite his actions being far from heroic.
5. The speaker believes that Indonesians lack correct information about Israel and Palestine.
6. The conflict between Israel and Palestine is often misunderstood in Indonesia.
7. Israel and Palestine are two different territorial entities.
8. The Al-Aqsa Mosque is located in Jerusalem, which is under Israeli control.
9. In 1948, Israel declared its independence, leading to the Arab-Israeli war.
10. The Arab-Israeli war resulted in the division of land between Israel and Palestine.
11. The United Nations divided the land into two parts: Palestinian Arabs and Palestinian Jews.
12. In 1967, Israel occupied the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which were previously controlled by Jordan.
13. Jordan still has authority over the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Golden Dome Mosque in Jerusalem.
14. The speaker believes that the history of Palestine and Israel is not well understood in Indonesia.
15. The United Nations played a role in the creation of Israel and the division of land between Israel and Palestine.
16. The speaker quotes Sukarno, who said that Indonesia will continue to support Palestine until it is handed over to the Palestinian people.
17. The Indonesian government has stated that it still owes a debt to Palestine and will continue to support its independence.