Indonesia was asked to probe alleged crimes after activists detained during Gaza aid mission
Nine Indonesian citizens detained by Israeli authorities after participating n a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, formally urged Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to investigate alleged crimes committed by Israel, including crimes against humanity and piracy at sea.
The complaint was filed on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, naming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the alleged commander responsible for the actions, according to lawyer Kafin Muhammad, who represents the detained activists. The detainees were among 400 international volunteers aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces in May while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Investigation call
Kafin said the complaint requests AGO to launch an investigation into what the activists describe as violations of international law committed by Israel.
“We are asking the Attorney General of the Republic of Indonesia to conduct an investigation into crimes allegedly committed by Zionist Israel,” Kafin told AFP.
He said Indonesia’s Criminal Code provides courts with universal jurisdiction involving certain crimes committed outside the country’s borders, allowing authorities to examine alleged international crimes under specific legal provisions.
The complaints also include testimonies from the Indonesian volunteers, allegedly experienced abuses while detained by Israeli authorities after the flotilla was intercepted.
International response
The legal filing follows similar judicial investigations initiated by several countries: France, Italy, and Australia following Israel’s treatment of activists involved in the flotilla.
The activists’ detention drew international criticism after footage released by an Israeli minister showed volunteers kneeling with hands bound behind their backs. Israel intercepted the humanitarian mission while maintaining control over all entry points into Gaza, which remained under blockade since 2007.