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Indonesians take to Jakarta streets to protest US support for Israel

A great number of pro-Palestinian demonstrators poured into Indonesian streets on Friday to protested American support for Israel that waging an aggressive campaign towards oppressed Palestinians in the Middle East.

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Indonesians take to Jakarta streets to protest US support for Israel

More than 2,300 police, many wearing hazmat suits, were deployed to secure the embassy, the nearby presidential palace and the United Nations mission.

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Indonesians take to Jakarta streets to protest US support for Israel

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel and has long been a strong supporter of Palestinians.

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Indonesians take to Jakarta streets to protest US support for Israel

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has condemned the deadly Israeli airstrikes on the blockaded Gaza Strip.

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Indonesians take to Jakarta streets to protest US support for Israel

A cease-fire took effect last week.