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(JTA) — Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s retaliatory war in Gaza, massive pro-Palestinian demonstrations have taken place in Jakarta and other Indonesian cities. They have startled Jews like Maryam, who asked to be identified by only her first name to maintain safety and privacy. She said she has heard shouts […]
Indonesia has no formal ties with the state of Israel, but it has long called for a two-state solution and maintains some trade, tourism and security links.
Campaigners made the call, charging that it is part of an effort to normalise Indonesia’s relations with Israel.
The groups charge that the exhibition is part of an effort to normalize relations with Israel.
Muslim leaders say they see it as part of Israel’s attempts to normalize relations with Indonesia and the occupation of Palestinian territories.