The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly denied recent reports from Israeli media regarding plans to transfer 100 residents from Gaza to Indonesia as part of a pilot programme aimed at encouraging voluntary migration. In an official statement, spokesperson Ruliansyah Sumirat stated that the Indonesian government has never discussed such a proposal with any party and has not received any information concerning the transfer of Gaza residents.

Sumirat highlighted that there has been no agreement or dialogue on this matter and reiterated Indonesia's commitment to achieving the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. The focus remains on facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid and initiating reconstruction efforts in the region.

Israeli media had previously reported that a group of 100 Palestinians was preparing to travel to Indonesia for employment in construction, managed by Major General Ghassan Alian of COGAT, the Israeli Ministry of Defense unit overseeing Palestinian territories. According to these reports, if the pilot programme is successful, it could lead to a larger migration of Gaza residents to Indonesia, potentially leading to permanent settlement—a process that would require Indonesian approval.

Despite the establishment of a special communication channel between Israel and Indonesia for this initiative, the absence of diplomatic ties between the two nations complicates matters. The proposal has faced significant backlash from Palestinian factions and communities, who have expressed strong opposition to any plans for displacement, reaffirming their commitment to their homeland.