Israel and Indonesia hold secret talks, claims Israeli newspaper
Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the Jewish nation wants to normalize relations with Indonesia, which is home to the world’s largest Muslim population
TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli officials are discreetly negotiating with Indonesia in hopes of improving diplomatic relations.
The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the Jewish nation wants to normalize relations with Indonesia, which is home to the world’s largest Muslim population.
According to the newspaper, normalization could get underway after Indonesia’s presidential elections, scheduled for February 2024.
Current Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who cannot run for a third term, has consistently spoken out against Israel.
The Indonesian constitution, adopted in 1945, supports the Palestinian cause and rejects colonialism.
Although Indonesia officially denies its ties with Israel, the two countries reportedly maintain secret contacts and cooperate in areas such as trade, tourism, and security.
An unidentified Israeli source suggests that Indonesia may adopt a cautious stance like in case of Saudi Arabia.
Many countries that were in the process of normalizing relations with Israel have now become cautious due to the right-wing stance of the current Israeli government.
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