UNIPA News (Jakarta). May 23, 2026. Indonesian Palestinian activists. The Sumut Frotilla Global Activity has been fighting to enter Palestine by sea through Malaysia. They are moving towards Gaza. However, because there is Reports from the Israeli side. On the way, Indonesian humanitarian activists were arrested.
The Indonesian Embassy in Turkey and Foreign Minister Mr. Sugiono acted quickly. They immediately coordinated and requested assistance from the Turkish Embassy and the Turkish Foreign Minister. They worked together to guarantee and release 9 Indonesian citizens in Türkiye. They are safe. Their safety is guaranteed in Turkey.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Türkiye will repatriate the 9 Indonesian citizens to Indonesia. The great struggle and high determination of these Indonesian activists makes the Indonesian nation proud.
The Indonesian activists who were detained by Israel and questioned by Israeli soldiers, felt grateful to have been secured and rescued to Türkiye. They greatly appreciate the hard work of the Indonesian Embassy in Türkiye on May 22, 2026.
A great tribute to the courage of Indonesian humanitarian activists to assist Gaza and Palestine. They have provided extensive information on Israeli troop movements en route to Gaza, Palestine.
The Indonesian Embassy in Türkiye also escorted the humanitarian activists, who are humanitarian heroes, to their safe return to Indonesia.
Reporter:
Deswita Refika,
Jakarta, Indonesia


