In a significant diplomatic statement, Indonesia Offers Diplomatic Recognition of Israel If Palestine Gains Statehood. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced on Wednesday that Indonesia is ready to recognize Israel provided that Israel first recognizes an independent Palestinian state. The announcement came during Prabowo’s high-level meeting in Jakarta with French President Emmanuel Macron, as both leaders emphasized renewed momentum toward the long-stalled two-state solution. This marks a potential policy shift for Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, which has historically refused formal diplomatic ties with Israel and consistently championed Palestinian statehood.