Indonesia Sends Aid to Gaza on 80th Independence Day

The Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force successfully completed a humanitarian aid mission to the Gaza Strip, Palestine, on Sunday (August 17, 2025), coinciding with Indonesia’s 80th independence anniversary. This joint effort involved the Ministry of Defense, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the National Alms Agency (Baznas). Two Indonesian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft took off from King Abdullah II Air Base in Amman, Jordan, at 10:37 a.m. local time (2:37 p.m. Jakarta time) and conducted an airdrop of aid supplies over Gaza before returning safely to the forward operating base by 12:25 p.m. local time (4:25 p.m. Jakarta time). Colonel Pilot Puguh Yulianto, Commander of the Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force, stated that the mission proceeded smoothly without significant obstacles. The aid packages included essential supplies like staple foods, ready-to-eat meals, medical equipment, blankets, and items for children. President Prabowo Subianto directly ordered this mission, emphasizing Indonesia’s commitment to international humanitarian solidarity. The successful mission on the nation’s independence anniversary was celebrated as a moment of national pride, showcasing Indonesia’s active role in global affairs and its contributions to global peace. Yulianto described this achievement as a historic milestone and a special gift for Indonesia’s Independence Day.

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