How The War In Gaza Could Impact Muslim-Majority Indonesia and Malaysia | Insight | Full Episode

It has been over 100 days of war in Gaza. In that time, Indonesia and Malaysia have affirmed their long-standing support for the Palestinian cause. But siding with Palestine carries some risk for these two Muslim-majority, multi-cultural nations. Conflict in the Middle east had previously been used by extremist and terror groups as recruitment propaganda. Already, the Indonesian counter-terrorist agency has arrested 59 militants who planned to disrupt the 2024 elections. Meanwhile, teachers in Malaysia were seen “cosplaying” as Hamas fighters during a week where the Israel-Palestine issue was taught in school. Questions have also been raised about a Hamas affiliated group, the Palestinian Cultural Organisation’s continued presence in Malaysia. How can Malaysia and Indonesia express solidarity with Palestine while stay avoiding the slippery slope of extremism? 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel 03:55 Israel-Palestine conflict explained 06:16 Why Indonesia and Malaysia support the Palestinian cause 08:21 Reactions to the conflict in Indonesia and Malaysia 15:35 Threats to Southeast Asia's domestic security 21:30 Hamas' presence in Malaysia 24:47 Are terrorists making use of charitable organisations to fund their activities? 28:49 Indonesia's tiny Jewish community faces challenges and threats 37:53 Palestine Solidarity Week in Malaysian schools raises eyebrows 41:15 Spread of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict =============== ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ========================== #CNAInsider #CNAInsight #Indonesia #Malaysia #IsraelHamasWar #Palestine For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider