In the first phase, humanitarian aid shipments were carried by three planes carrying 51.5 tons of food, medical equipment, blankets, tents and other logistical items to Gaza.

Jakarta (Indonesia Window) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo saw off humanitarian aid shipments to Palestine, Saturday (Nov. 4), at the Indonesian Air Force Base in the Halim Perdanakusuma area, Jakarta.

“Thank God, this morning Indonesian aid for the Palestinian people will immediately depart for El Arish Airport in Egypt, and then it will be sent and distributed to Gaza," the president said.

In the first phase, humanitarian aid shipments were carried by three planes carrying 51.5 tons of food, medical equipment, blankets, tents and other logistical items to Gaza.

This assistance, which is not only from the government but also from the people including businesspersons, is channeled through various humanitarian agencies, the head of state noted.

The next stage of aid delivery to Palestine is in the process of preparation, the president said, adding that the delivery of this aid is a form of Indonesian solidarity with the Palestinian people and shows the Indonesian people's concern over humanity.

"This (aid) 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," said the president.

The president again emphasized that Indonesia will continue to strive for the struggle of the Palestinian people.

On the occasion, the president was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno LP Marsudi, Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Military Commander Admiral Yudo Margono, and Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Zuhair Al -Shun.

Among several parties that have conducted humanitarian aid shipments to Palestine was Dompet Dhuafa, which on Thursday, November 2, 2023, delivered thousands of packages consisting of 1,000 baby blankets, 1,000 mattresses and 660 adult blankets.

Reporting by Indonesia Window