Indonesian president chants ‘Free Palestine’ at reception

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto chanted “Free Palestine” several times during a speech Saturday at a reception marking the 100th anniversary of an Islamic school, Anadolu reports. During the event, Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Abdulfattah A.K. Al-Sattari presented Prabowo with a keffiyeh. The Indonesian president returned to the podium after receiving it and was seen wiping his eyes with the scarf, according to state-run news agency Antara. Prabowo then chanted “Free Palestine” several times. He also said that if Indonesia is “strong,” then “we can help our brothers and sisters who are oppressed by another regime.” READ: Indonesia condemns Israel’s rejection of Gaza roadmap Prabowo said the ongoing attacks against Palestinians should serve as an impetus for Indonesia to strengthen its national […]