On 22 January 2026, Prabowo signed the Board of Peace (BoP) Charter that was initiated by the United States in Davos, Switzerland. This shows a misguided commitment of the Indonesian Government towards all the efforts that the civil society has done to show support and solidarity for Palestine. The BoP was established to "supervise" and "develop" what is being called "The New Gaza." The term "The New Gaza" itself diminishes Palestine's existence as a sovereign state.
Without any direct participation or mandates from the people of Palestine, BoP ignored the first article of ICCPR and ICESCR which says All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
The BoP also lessen the genocide in Palestine to a mere issue of conflict and governance. The BoP's mandate, which focuses on stabilization and reconstruction without prioritizing accountability for gross human rights violations, has the potential to legitimize impunity. Genocide reconstruction that lacks accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure contradicts the rights of victims to justice, truth, and reparation. Within the international human rights framework, peace that ignores justice is not peace, but rather the normalization of the violence that occurred.
Furthermore, the Indonesian government's support for a two-state solution is a political option that disregards international human rights standards. This is because its implementation would further limit Palestinian sovereignty, restrict freedom of movement, and perpetuate structural injustice.
YLBHI views the existence of the BoP as a framework for perpetuating impunity for human rights violations. The BoP appears to be a shortcut to violating all applicable international law. YLBHI views Prabowo's participation in the BoP Charter as tarnishing the voices of civil society that advocate for Palestinian independence. This practice also perpetuates impunity for perpetrators of genocide.
YLBHI also condemned the use of 16 trillion Rupiah of taxpayer funds to join the BoP. All of these funds come from the state budget, which should be used to fulfill citizens' rights. Indonesia itself is still facing a crisis following the disasters that struck three provinces in North Sumatra, and the government should assess its priorities.
YLBHI also views Prabowo's decision to join the BoP as erroneous and a reflection of authoritarianism, demonstrating minimal public participation and a disregard for human rights principles widely advocated by civil society. When policy legitimacy rests more on the figure of the leader than on constitutional processes and public accountability, power relations demonstrate authoritarianism.