Jakarta: Indonesia and other countries expressed clear frustration over Israel’s apparent dismissal of peace efforts in its conflict with Palestine, after an Israeli envoy blatantly ignored the issue when it was raised during a United Nations Security Council briefing session. As many as 5,500 Palestinians including women and children were arrested last year as a result of the expansion, he said. Speaking directly after Mansour, Israel’s representative to the UN Danny Danon used his time to instead focus on Iran and its regional ambitions. “I find it bewildering, shameful and does not serve the purpose of peace, ” Triansyah said. As a staunch supporter of Palestinian statehood, Indonesia has vowed to promote the Palestinian agenda as part of its 4+1 list of priorities at the Security Council.

Source: The Star January 23, 2020 03:56 UTC