The Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force successfully completed a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza Strip, Palestine on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The mission, a joint effort involving the Ministry of Defense, Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the National Alms Agency (Baznas), saw two Indonesian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departing from King Abdullah II Air Base in Amman, Jordan at 10:37 a.m. local time. After conducting an airdrop of aid supplies over Gaza, the aircraft safely returned to the forward operating base by 12:25 p.m. local time. Colonel Pilot Puguh Yulianto, Commander of the Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force, reported that the mission proceeded smoothly without significant obstacles. The aid packages delivered included staple foods, ready-to-eat meals, medical equipment, blankets, and items specifically for children. President Prabowo Subianto personally ordered the mission, demonstrating Indonesia’s commitment to international humanitarian solidarity. The successful mission on Indonesia’s independence anniversary was recognized as a moment of national pride, showcasing the country’s active role on the global stage and its contributions to global peace. Colonel Puguh Yulianto deemed this achievement a historic milestone and a special gift on Indonesia’s Independence Day.
Bantuan Indonesia untuk Gaza pada Hari Kemerdekaan ke-80
