The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it has “never” discussed or received information from any party about plans to transfer Gaza residents to Indonesia.
In an official statement, the ministry clarified that there has been no discussion, let alone any agreement, between Indonesia and any party regarding relocating Gaza residents to the country.
The ministry emphasized that the current priority is achieving the second phase of the ceasefire and facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid.
Hebrew media outlets, including the official “Makan” channel, had earlier claimed that a pilot group from Gaza traveled to Indonesia to work there.
The channel also alleged that this pilot project was preceded by consultations with the Indonesian government, despite the absence of official diplomatic relations between the two states, necessitating the establishment of a communication channel between both sides. If successful, the project would be managed in the future by an immigration agency established by the Israeli Minister of Defense.
Recently, the Israeli government announced the establishment of a voluntary immigration agency for Palestinians from Gaza, supervised by the Israeli Ministry of Defense in cooperation with security agencies, tasked with facilitating the “safe and organized passage” of Gaza residents to third countries. This initiative aligns with a vision presented by U.S. President Donald Trump in February 2025, aiming at displacing Gaza’s population as part of a broader regional reshaping plan.
