Indonesia Launches Palestine Solidarity Month With 1,000 Humanitarian Volunteers

Published: November 1, 2026
Category: Palestine & Gaza
Country / Region: Indonesia — Jakarta
Author: Islam Global News Editorial Desk

Indonesia Strengthens Public Support for Palestine

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An Indonesian organisation has launched its 2026 Palestine Solidarity Month with a public event in Jakarta, bringing together humanitarian volunteers and supporters of the Palestinian cause.

The Aqsa Working Group (AWG) inaugurated the campaign at the National Monument, known as Monas, on November 1. The opening ceremony coincided with a humanitarian volunteer assembly involving approximately 1,000 participants, according to Indonesia’s ANTARA news agency.

The initiative aims to maintain public attention on Palestine and strengthen advocacy for Palestinian rights, including the status of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.

Humanitarian Volunteers Take Centre Stage

The opening programme featured volunteers representing five areas of humanitarian work: rescue operations, medical assistance, journalism, construction and social activism.

The event also featured displays of Indonesian and Palestinian flags, symbolising solidarity between the two peoples.

Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Abdulfattah A.K. Al-Sattari and representatives of organisations involved in the campaign, ANTARA reported.

Month-Long Programme Planned

The organisers announced a series of activities throughout November, including a solidarity run, discussions on Palestinian women's experiences, a Palestine summit and journalism-related events.

Additional programmes focused on Al-Aqsa and Palestine are scheduled later in the month, with the campaign expected to conclude with activities around November 28–29.

The programme reflects an effort to sustain public engagement with Palestine through advocacy, community participation and humanitarian initiatives.

Why This Matters

Indonesia has long supported Palestinian statehood. Public campaigns like this provide a platform for community organisations, volunteers agroups al society rouhighlightion to Palestinian rights and humanitarian concerns.

The practical impact of the camp on the activities carried out, the assistance mobilised and the level of continued public participation.

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