How The War In Gaza Could Impact Muslim-Majority Indonesia and Malaysia | Insight | Full Episode

It has been over 100 days of war in Gaza. In that time, Indonesia and Malaysia have affirmed their long-standing support for the Palestinian cause. But siding with Palestine carries some risk for these two Muslim-majority, multi-cultural nations. Conflict in the Middle east had previously been used by extremist and terror groups as recruitment propaganda.

Already, the Indonesian counter-terrorist agency has arrested 59 militants who planned to disrupt the 2024 elections. Meanwhile, teachers in Malaysia were seen “cosplaying” as Hamas fighters during a week where the Israel-Palestine issue was taught in school. Questions have also been raised about a Hamas affiliated group, the Palestinian Cultural Organisation’s continued presence in Malaysia. How can Malaysia and Indonesia express solidarity with Palestine while stay avoiding the slippery slope of extremism?

00:00 Introduction
02:13 Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel
03:55 Israel-Palestine conflict explained
06:16 Why Indonesia and Malaysia support the Palestinian cause
08:21 Reactions to the conflict in Indonesia and Malaysia
15:35 Threats to Southeast Asia's domestic security
21:30 Hamas' presence in Malaysia
24:47 Are terrorists making use of charitable organisations to fund their activities?
28:49 Indonesia's tiny Jewish community faces challenges and threats
37:53 Palestine Solidarity Week in Malaysian schools raises eyebrows
41:15 Spread of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict

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