Indonesian, Egyptian presidents condemn Israeli settlement expansion in Jakarta talks

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi condemned Israel’s illegal settlement expansion during bilateral talks in Jakarta on Sunday, according to Indonesia’s state-run Antara news agency. “We strongly condemn Israel’s illegal settlement construction and actions that only worsen the situation,” Subianto said in a joint statement, calling for an immediate de-escalation of regional conflicts, Antara reported. The two leaders expressed concern over violations of international law and military operations causing civilian casualties, reaffirming their support for a two-state solution. Subianto pledged continued humanitarian aid and diplomatic support for Palestinians, warning that further escalation threatened global stability. READ: Israeli occupiers give 47 Palestinian families 24 hours to leave West Bank homes Sisi called for an independent Palestinian state […]