Legislature Kecam Israel Serang Ri Hospital in Gaza: Violation of International Law

Jakarta – Member of the House of Representatives Commission I Junico Siahaan strongly condemned the brutal action performed by the Israeli army against the Indonesian Hospital (RS) in Beit Lahiya, North Gaza, Palestine. Junico mentioned the attack as an action that could not be justified in the international humanitarian law and the basics of humanity. “Israeli actions reflect violations of international law and the role of countries serving for humanity. What is being attacked is not only buildings, but also the existence of Indonesia as a nation that maintains border -crossing humanitarian solidarity,” Junico said, Monday (9/6/2025). Junico said that the Indonesian hospital in Gaza was built from the contribution of the Indonesian population and was managed by Volunteers of MER-C. He mentions the existence of the Indonesian hospital in Gaza as a real symbol of concern and humanitarian dedication to the struggle of the Palestinian people. Browse to continue with the content “For more than two weeks since May 18, this hospital still provides services in the middle of the siege without access to food, clean water and electricity. This condition should make the location a safe zone,” Junico said. “In fact, the hospital actually became the target of the attack. The hospital was penetrated, volunteers were forced to go out, and the world again saw war crimes without consequences,” he continued. Nico emphasized that this incident was not just an ordinary human tragedy, but an act structured and classified as a war crime. Because the form of the attack that Israel carried out against medical facilities is a serious violation of the Geneva Convention. Nico also asked the Indonesian government to take immediately steps in the international area of ​​Israel’s actions. Below strives for active support in the UN Security Council, the International Criminal Court (ICC), as well as the UN General Assembly for inquiry and prosecution of Israeli crimes. Nico value Indonesia can encourage the formation of an independent international investigation team under the UN mandate to investigate the destruction of civil facilities, including Indonesian hospital. In addition, Indonesia must continue to increase regional coordination, especially by the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) to build real pressure on Israel through military and economic sanctions. “Including the guarantee of the sustainability of diplomatic and humanitarian communication with Indonesian volunteers and humanitarian networks in Gaza,” Nico said. Furthermore, Nico also encouraged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and related intelligence institutions to activate immediately special diplomatic roads and coordinate with international humanitarian organizations. This, says Nico, to prevent the emptiness of information that is at risk of increasing impunity. “The destruction of the Indonesian hospital is not just a Palestinian case, it is an attack on the role of Indonesia on the world of humanity. Silence is betrayal of the mandate of the Constitution and the conscience of the country,” he said. Information from the local staff of the Humanitarian Organization Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (MER-C) in Indonesian Hospital, Israel surrounded its Indonesian hospital on Sunday (5/18). Meanwhile, the Israeli forces banned any activity there about 500 meters north and south of Indonesian hospital. Dozens of medical staff and volunteers who still survive in Indonesian hospitals are still trying to clean the inside of the hospital. MER-C has ensured that until now 20 staff members are left in Indonesian hospital. MER-C transferred the condition of the Indonesian hospital in northern Gaza after the Israeli army attack. MER-C revealed that the condition of the Indonesian hospital was severely damaged. “The condition of the hospital is alarming. The window glass has broken and ceilings fell to the floor, disrupting various important medical services in the intensive treatment hall, emergency installation and the operating room,” according to Mer-C, quoted by Antara, on Monday (5/19). MER-C said the bombs knocked down by Israeli troops around the hospital area caused serious shocks. Some medical devices were hit by building ruins. “It is even reported that some medical devices have been hit by debris due to the vibration (explosion),” according to Mer-C. The Indonesian government has requested the United Nations Security Council (UN) to take immediately decisive steps on the attack constantly launched by Israel to Gaza. Indonesia has requested that international law enforcement be carried out to stop Israeli cruelty. “Indonesia has urged the UN Security Council and the international community to take decisive steps to maintain international law and stop Israeli cruelty,” the Foreign Ministry wrote. (EVA/YAHS) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here