The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-indonesia-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Indonesia relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-indonesia-relations/ 32 32 Indonesian peacekeeper killed in Lebanon explosion, 2nd critically injured https://www.timesofisrael.com/indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:17:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790903 UNIFIL probing origin of projectile that hit its position near village of Adchit al-Qusayr; IDF looking into the incident

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]]> Indonesia’s largest Islamic group urges leader to quit for inviting pro-Israel speaker https://www.timesofisrael.com/indonesias-largest-islamic-group-urges-leader-to-quit-for-inviting-pro-israel-speaker/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:57:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3695023 Yahya Cholil Staquf, head of Nahdlatul Ulama, has drawn outrage for inviting former US official Peter Berkowitz, who has backed Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza

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]]> Indonesia says it has trained 20,000 troops for Gaza peacekeeping force https://www.timesofisrael.com/indonesia-says-it-has-trained-20000-troops-for-gaza-peacekeeping-force/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:04:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3688669 Defense minister says troops to focus on health and construction-related tasks, deployment will only come after UN mandate is given to International Stabilization Force

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]]> Despite dashing hopes for a visit, Indonesia cautiously eyes ties with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-dashing-hopes-for-a-visit-indonesia-cautiously-eyes-ties-with-israel/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:33:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3668621 For the world's largest Muslim-majority country, the path to Jerusalem runs through Gaza - and Trump

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]]> Indonesia defends decision to ban Israeli gymnasts after Olympic Committee pushback https://www.timesofisrael.com/indonesia-defends-decision-to-ban-israeli-gymnasts-after-olympic-committee-pushback/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:57:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3671865 Sports minister says Jakarta understands consequences of move, says it's necessary to maintain public and world order

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]]> Olympic chiefs seek to bar Indonesia from hosting sports events over ban of Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/olympics-chiefs-seeks-to-bar-indonesia-from-hosting-sports-events-over-ban-of-israelis/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:48:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3671424 International Olympic Committee says no sports federations should hold events in the country after Jakarta refused entry visas to Israeli athletes for gymnastics world championship

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]]> IOC expresses ‘great concern’ over Indonesian ban on Israeli gymnasts https://www.timesofisrael.com/ioc-expresses-great-concern-over-indonesian-ban-on-israeli-gymnasts/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:11:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3667844 International Olympic Committee says Indonesia must let in athletes without 'any form of discrimination,' as Jakarta refuses to grant visas to Israelis for gymnastics world championship

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]]> Israeli gymnasts remain excluded from world championship after court rejects request https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-gymnasts-remain-excluded-from-world-championship-after-court-rejects-request/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:28:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3664858 Top sports court turns down Israeli appeal to 'guarantee its participation' in Indonesia on Oct. 19; world federation says it has no jurisdiction to force Jakarta to issue visas

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]]> Netanyahu turns down last-minute invite to Egypt summit, citing upcoming holiday https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-turns-down-last-minute-invite-to-egypt-summit-citing-upcoming-holiday/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:43:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3663927 PM said to back out of Trump-brokered visit for fear of criticism over being seen with PA's Abbas, Turkey's Erdogan; Indonesia denies president to arrive Tuesday for historic visit

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]]> Israel Gymnastics Federation appeals Indonesia’s decision to bar its athletes https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-gymnastics-federation-appeals-indonesias-decision-to-bar-its-athletes/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:09:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3662514 Group slams 'outrageous' move by largest Muslim nation to deny visas to athletes, including Olympic gold medalist Artem Dolgopyat, for this month's world championship in Jakarta

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]]> Indonesia to block Israeli team from gymnastics world championships https://www.timesofisrael.com/indonesia-to-block-israeli-team-from-gymnastics-world-championships-in-jakarta/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:10:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3661283 Amid pressure from politicians and Muslim groups, Jakarta says Israeli team denied visas, claim international gymnastics governing body supports the decision

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]]> Indonesia: If Israel recognizes a Palestinian state, we will recognize Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/indonesia-if-israel-recognizes-a-palestinian-state-we-will-recognize-israel/ Wed, 28 May 2025 08:16:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3560011 Alongside visiting French leader, President Subianto also calls for rights and 'guaranteed safety' for Israel, ahead of French-Saudi two-state solution confab next month

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]]> Indonesia willing to temporarily house 1,000 refugees from Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/indonesia-willing-to-temporarily-house-1000-refugees-from-gaza/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:42:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3523684 'We are ready to evacuate the wounded, the traumatized, the orphans,' president says, adds Palestinians would be able to return once they're healed and Gaza is safe enough to return to

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]]> 100 Gazans set to move to Indonesia as part of pilot work program — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/100-gazans-set-to-move-to-indonesia-as-part-of-pilot-work-program-report/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:07:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3511560 If the trial is successful, Israel said to hope thousands will follow and possibly permanently resettle in south Asian country

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]]> ‘Non-starter’: Netanyahu says no permanent Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed https://www.timesofisrael.com/non-starter-netanyahu-says-no-permanent-gaza-ceasefire-until-hamas-destroyed/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:31:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3302606 Lapid urges PM to accept deal outlined by Biden; promises safety net if far-right ministers bolt; hostage families say this could be last chance; Blinken briefs Saudis, UAE, Turks

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