In early 2023, Israel demolished hundreds of Palestinian buildings.

Only three months into 2023, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that Israel has already destroyed 280 Palestinian-owned buildings.

These destroyed buildings include residences (both occupied and unoccupied), places of livelihood (shops, stalls, animal shelters, and warehouses), and infrastructure (water pipes and roads).

The term "destruction" in this report encompasses demolition, seizure, or sealing by Israeli authorities.

Cumulatively, from 2009 to March 2023, Israel has destroyed 9,408 buildings, forcing 13,565 Palestinians to flee their homes.

"Demolition is usually carried out against buildings lacking Israeli permits, which are virtually impossible for Palestinians to obtain," states the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on its official website. "However, in some cases, building destruction serves as punishment or is part of military operations," it continues.

Beyond buildings, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to claim lives. Between January and March 2023, 83 Palestinians died as a result of the conflict, while 13 Israelis lost their lives.

Amidst this situation, the Indonesian government maintains its support for Palestine. This stance is explicitly stated in Chapter X of Regulation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Permenlu) Number 3 of 2019, which reads:

"To date, Indonesia does not have diplomatic relations with Israel and opposes Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory and people; therefore, Indonesia rejects all forms of official relations with Israel."

This regulation also outlines procedures for interactions with Israel:

* No official relations at any level between the Indonesian government and Israel, including official correspondence.
* No official reception of Israeli delegations in official venues.
* No display or use of the Israeli flag, emblem, or other attributes, nor the playing of the Israeli national anthem in Indonesian territory.
* The presence of Israelis does not imply political recognition of Israel.
* Visits by Israeli citizens to Indonesia are only permitted using ordinary passports.
* Visa issuance to Israeli citizens is handled by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, specifically the Directorate General of Immigration. Visas are issued in the form of an affidavit through the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore or the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok.