Constitutional Mandate and International Solidarity: A Legal Study of Indonesia's Aid to Victims of the Gaza Conflict

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  • Fritz Edward Siregar Pancasila University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/jlph.v6i1.2447

Keywords:

Indonesia, Constitutional Mandate, Gaza Conflict, Humanitarian Aid, World Peace

Abstract

This study examines Indonesia's role in responding to the Gaza conflict, a complex international issue with historical, political, legal, and humanitarian dimensions. The Gaza conflict is one of the most complex international issues because it encompasses these same dimensions. For Indonesia, this issue is viewed not only as a matter of foreign policy, but also as the implementation of the constitutional mandate of the nation's founders, as stated in the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution. The first paragraph affirms rejection of all forms of colonialism, and the fourth emphasizes the nation's obligation to contribute to a world order based on independence, peace, and justice. Based on these principles, Indonesia supports Palestine through political diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and international legal advocacy. However, implementing these measures faces significant obstacles, including the Israeli military blockade, internal political fragmentation in Palestine, and the use of veto power in the UN Security Council by the five permanent member states. This study uses a juridical-normative legal approach to systematically evaluate Indonesia's actions based on international legal frameworks and norms. This allows us to understand Indonesia's consistency in providing assistance to Gaza as the implementation of the anti-colonial principle, as well as a moral contribution and constitutional mandate for world peace.

Author Biography

Fritz Edward Siregar, Pancasila University

Fritz is a constitutional legal scholar and communication professional with extensive experience in public policy, strategic communication, and governance. Currently, Fritz is a critical member of the Presidential Communication Office, where he plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of communication and information on strategic policies and priority programs. He focuses on enhancing public trust in the leadership’s performance and facilitating the effective dissemination of information to ministries, agencies, local governments, the public, and other stakeholders, including international audiences. Fritz actively fosters cross-ministerial and inter-agency collaboration to ensure synchronised communication efforts and a cohesive narrative of government initiatives.

Previously, Fritz was appointed a Member of the Indonesian Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) for the 2017-2022 term. As the Head of the Legal, Media, and Technology Division, he advised other board members on complex legal matters and oversaw all regulatory frameworks applied nationwide. Fritz led the development of regulations on social media campaigns and campaign financing while spearheading public relations initiatives to enhance media engagement and outreach. He was instrumental in training and empowering election supervisors across Indonesia, focusing on legal compliance and effective communication strategies.

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Siregar, F. E. (2025). Constitutional Mandate and International Solidarity: A Legal Study of Indonesia’s Aid to Victims of the Gaza Conflict. Journal of Law, Politic and Humanities, 6(1), 248–267. https://doi.org/10.38035/jlph.v6i1.2447

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