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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Amid the hustle and bustle of the capital, a group of Indonesian public figures quietly embarked on a humanitarian mission on Thursday (12/6/2025). Well-known names such as Zaskia Mecca, Ratna Galih, and Wanda Hamidah, alongside seven other Indonesian nationals, departed for Cairo, Egypt—not for leisure, but to join a monumental movement: the Global March to Gaza.
This international initiative is a powerful expression of global solidarity, gathering participants from over 50 countries to demand humanitarian access to the besieged Gaza Strip. The Indonesian delegation will march 50 kilometers from Arish to the Rafah Gate, with the culmination of the event scheduled for June 15, 2025.
The delegation also includes Irvan Farhad, Hamidah Rachmayanti, Indadari Mindrayanti, Hemy Sution, Nur Aminah, Tandya Rachmat, and M. Hibatur Rahman. Their participation symbolizes Indonesia’s conscience and unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people.
For actress and activist Zaskia Mecca, joining the march is not merely symbolic—it is deeply personal.
“To be honest, I felt ashamed when I saw that there were no Indonesian representatives in previous global movements like this, especially considering we are a Muslim-majority country,” Zaskia said in a heartfelt message posted on the Kitabisa platform, quoted on Sunday (15/6/2025). “So, my team and I decided to take part in this Global March.”
Her words reflect a sincere desire to contribute to the cause—not just as an observer, but as someone who takes part in the struggle, no matter how small.
Support also came from those closest to the participants. Filmmaker Hanung Bramantyo, Zaskia's husband, accompanied her to the airport and emphasized that this movement transcends religious boundaries.
“This isn’t about religion—it’s about humanity,” Hanung said. “It’s not a matter of Jews or Muslims. It’s about people who are suffering, whose lives are being taken. If we don’t act or speak out, then we have to question our conscience as human beings.”
Zaskia also noted that solidarity can take many forms. Not everyone can march in person, but each individual has a role to play.
“Struggles come in different forms. Just because someone isn’t physically on the ground doesn’t mean they’re not contributing,” she said. “Everyone has their share—do as much as you can, in whatever way you can.”
The Global March to Gaza, supported by Indonesian crowdfunding platform Kitabisa, carries four key demands: the unconditional opening of humanitarian access to Gaza, an end to Israeli military aggression, the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the termination of the occupation of Palestine.
In its official statement, Kitabisa also praised the ongoing contributions of Indonesians to the Palestinian cause, including emergency aid, infrastructure development, and psychosocial support.
“Through this long march, we are once again called to raise our voices, rally our solidarity, and support Palestinians in whatever way we can,” the statement read.
For the volunteers, this journey is more than a physical march—it is a testament of empathy, courage, and a shared commitment to justice. Their presence on the frontlines shows that when humanity is under threat, voices from across the globe can come together in unison—marching for peace, justice, and a better future for Palestine.
