Jakarta –
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) lead the release of humanitarian aid for Palestine at Halim Perdanakusuma. A total of 51.5 tons of aid will be sent to Palestine via Egypt.
“This morning Indonesian aid for the Palestinian people will immediately depart for El Arish airport in Egypt, then it will be forwarded and distributed to Gaza, this is the first stage of aid, carried using 3 planes, and containing 51.5 tons of aid,” said Jokowi while leading the release of humanitarian aid for Gaza, Saturday (4/11/2023).
Jokowi said this assistance was the first stage of assistance. He said the aid consisted of food and medical equipment.
“In the form of food, medical equipment, blankets, tents and other logistical items which have been adapted to existing needs in Gaza. And further assistance is also in the process of being prepared,” he said.
Jokowi said that this humanitarian assistance represents joint solidarity between the government, society and the business world. He emphasized that this was a form of Indonesia’s support for Palestine.
“This is a form of Indonesian solidarity, a form of Indonesian concern for humanity, because the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza is unacceptable and must be stopped as soon as possible,” he said.
(maa/jbr)
2023-11-04 02:11:13
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