Abstract
Indonesia’s relationship with Palestine is strongly influenced by the values adopted by the Indonesian nation. There are several elements that cause the relationship to be consistent in the span of seven decades, in contrast to some Arab states that pragmatically ignore Palestinian interests by establishing diplomatic relations. The first element is the value of anti-colonialism which is embodied in the preamble to the Indonesian constitution. The second element is the religious values adopted by the majority of the Indonesian people so that attention to Palestine is based on Islamic values. The third element is Indonesia’s position as a Non-Aligned leader, so there is a tendency not to submit to Western or Eastern powers.
