Indonesia Slams Israel's Death Penalty Law for Palestinian Detainees
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry, in a statement issued to media, pulled no punches in its denunciation: "Such a policy is unacceptable and undermines the sense of justice as well as universal humanitarian values."
The ministry went further, framing the legislation as a direct assault on foundational legal protections: "The law is a grave violation of international human rights and humanitarian law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention, as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which guarantees the right to life and the right to a fair trial."
The law in question was passed Monday evening by the Knesset — Israel's parliament — by a vote of 62 to 48, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casting his personal vote in favor. Under its provisions, executions are to be carried out by hanging, administered by prison guards drawn from the Israeli Prison Service. Personnel involved will be shielded by guaranteed anonymity and full legal immunity.
Jakarta demanded that Israel "immediately revoke the legislation and cease all actions that contravene international law, and to ensure the protection of the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people, including detainees."
The statement also widened the call to action beyond bilateral diplomacy: "Indonesia also calls on the international community, in particular the United Nations, to take firm measures to ensure accountability and protection for the Palestinian people. Indonesia reaffirms its full support for the struggle of the Palestinian people to achieve independence, with East Jerusalem as its capital."
Afghanistan echoed the condemnation, with Kabul's Foreign Ministry issuing its own rebuke of the Knesset's decision. "This action, as a continuation of ongoing oppression, constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people and is in contradiction with justice and humanitarian principles, targeting an oppressed nation in a discriminatory manner," the ministry said, according to a local outlet.
The Afghan government similarly urged international organizations to intervene and prevent the law's implementation, adding its voice to a swelling chorus of global condemnation directed at Tel Aviv.
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