Muhammadiyah Conveys Critical Views on Indonesia’s Membership in Board of Peace

Jakarta, MINA – The Central Leadership of Muhammadiyah has submitted its views and recommendations regarding Indonesia’s involvement in the Board of Peace (BoP) to President Prabowo Subianto through an official letter dated February 6, 2026.

The letter, signed by Muhammadiyah Central Chairman Prof. Dr. Syafiq A. Mughni, follows a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) organized by the Muhammadiyah International Relations and Cooperation Institute on Thursday, involving experts, officials, and Indonesian diplomats for the Middle East region.

In its policy brief, Muhammadiyah asserts that any peace effort must be accompanied by justice. Without justice, peace is considered superficial and risks violating human rights principles and international law.

Muhammadiyah also questions the legal basis for establishing the BoP, as its Charter is deemed not fully aligned with UN Security Council Resolution 2803. While the resolution describes the BoP’s mandate as temporary governance in Gaza, the BoP Charter is said to apply indefinitely and does not explicitly mention Gaza or Palestine.

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Additionally, Muhammadiyah highlights the absence of a roadmap toward Palestinian independence in the BoP Charter, raising concerns that the institution fails to address the core issue: Israel’s occupation of Palestine.

In its recommendations, Muhammadiyah urges Indonesia to advocate for adjustments to the BoP Charter to align with the UN mandate and clear objectives, namely Palestinian independence and the end of Israeli colonization.

Muhammadiyah also pushes for Palestinian representation in the BoP, noting that Israel is a member while Palestine is excluded. Indonesia is encouraged to consistently voice Palestinian aspirations within the forum.

The Central Leadership further warns of the potential risks in appointing Donald Trump as lifetime BoP Chairman with sole veto power, which could render the BoP a personally controlled entity.

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Muhammadiyah also notes the mandatory contribution of US$1 billion for permanent BoP members, which may burden state finances and requires transparency guarantees for the use of funds in Gaza’s reconstruction.

In its final point, Muhammadiyah states that if these recommendations are not implemented, Indonesia should consider withdrawing from BoP membership to maintain consistency with the constitutional mandate to abolish colonization worldwide.[]

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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