More international support also came from NGOs (non-governmental organizations) from different countries participating in the Sumud Nusantara action.

Jakarta (Indonesia Window) – More international support for Palestine was given among others by 15 members of the Aqsa Working Group (AWG) delegation that arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Wednesday (Aug. 20).

The Aqsa Working Group (AWG) is an institution formed to accommodate and manage the efforts of Muslims to liberate the Al-Aqsa Mosque and help the struggle of the Palestinian people.

On the occasion, the AWG delegation participated in the peak series of the Sumud Nusantara Festival, which will take place from Friday to Sunday, August 22-24, along with representatives from 10 countries in Asia.

The AWG delegation consists of M. Anshorullah, Rustam Effendi, Yusuf Maulana, Iwan Abdurrohman, Ja'far Shidqi Al Mubarok, Farrah Ulya, Lailatul Mukarromah, Muqarrobin Edi Machmudin, Rana Setiawan, Asep Mahbub Abdullah, Anisa Sholihat, Mujahid Al Fattah, Khairunnisa, Nurhayati, and Ahmad Abdullah.

In addition to the Aqsa Working Group, international support also came from NGOs (non-governmental organizations) from various countries that joined the action, namely Adara, Global Sumud Flotilla, International Networking for Humanitarian Affairs, Sri Lanka Solidarity Teams, Philippines Coordinator of Sumud Nusantara PH, Ranao Humanitarian Initiative, International Ald Campaign, and Bangladesh Islamic Chhatrashibir.

The Chairman of the AWG Presidium, M. Anshorullah, who led the delegation's departure, explained that prior to the departure of the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission participants, a land convoy had been held in Pattani, Thailand, on Tuesday-Wednesday (August 19-20) and would continue in Kelantan and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday-Saturday (August 22-24).

The action will end at a summit at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday (August 24).

"Sumud Nusantara represents the solidarity of Asian countries integrated with the Global Sumud Flotilla. This is a concrete step towards breaking the blockade on Gaza," Anshorullah said.

The Sumud Nusantara movement garners support from various Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

As country director, AWG is tasked with coordinating all humanitarian agencies in Indonesia that support the Palestinian struggle.

Meanwhile, the Global Sumud Flotilla itself is a joint action by 44 countries from various regions of the world. The movement continues the previous mission of the Madleen and Handala ships, determined to deliver direct aid and challenge the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.

The series of activities leading up to the volunteer deployment includes a land convoy and peaceful demonstrations in each participating country.

The culminating event will be marked by the flag-off of the Flotilla delegations, scheduled for Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.

Previously, three Indonesian delegates from the Aqsa Working Group (AWG) also took part in the Sumud Nusantara convoy that took place in the Maldives and Thailand.

Their presence marks Indonesia's active participation in regional efforts to open humanitarian access for the Palestinian people.

The Sumud Nusantara convoy itself is a joint initiative of various NGOs in Southeast Asia.

"This action is expected to symbolize regional unity in fighting for the humanitarian rights of Palestinians and urge the international community to immediately open an aid corridor to Gaza," he said.

Reporting by Indonesia Window