Indonesia Open to Israel Ties if It Recognizes Palestine

Indonesia is ready to open diplomatic ties with Israel if it recognizes Palestinian statehood, President Prabowo Subianto said, indicating a shift in policy for the world’s most-populous Muslim-majority nation.

The comments advance what the Indonesian leader has said on the topic. These include remarks last year where Prabowo said Israel has a right to exist but fell short of saying Indonesia was willing to open relations with it.