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38359
Wed, 12/31/2008 - 22:08
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TERROR THREAT IN RI FOLLOWING GAZA CONFLICT NOT ALARMING
Jakarta, Dec 31 (ANTARA) - The threat of terrorism in Indonesia following the tensions between Israel and Palestine in the Gaza Strip is not causing any worry or fear but it should still be anticipated, a senior security official said.
Ansyaat Umbai, head of the Anti-terror Desk at the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, said the solidarity of the Indonesian people with the Palestinians following the Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip that have killed more than 300 people could lead to terror acts but the risk was not very serious.
"The terrorist threat in Indonesia following the tensions in Palestine is relatively not alarming," Asyaat Mbai said.
He added that the possible terror threat in Indonesia was not causing worry and fear because the government had taken a number of measures to respond to the brutal Israeli aggression.
"Indonesia has condemned the Israeli aggression against Palestine, urged the United Nations to issue a resolution against Israel, and tried several peaceful measures. Therefore there is no excuse for any certain group or party to commit terrorist acts in the country," Asyaat Mbai said.
Asked about the possibility of terror groups attacking the representative offices of foreign countries considered supporting Israel, he said the possibility existed but it should be anticipated.
According to an AFP report, Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza for a fourth day on Tuesday as tanks stood by to join the "all-out war Israel vowed would wipe out Hamas while the Palestine death toll rose to at least 360.
The Israeli air strikes sparked demonstrations in cities around the world to march in protest against the aggression.
Meanwhile, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia strongly condemned the Israeli air strikes and urged the United Nations to take concrete steps to bring the aggression to an end.
The president on Monday sent a letter to the United Nations and UN Security Council, calling on the world's bodies to issue a resolution for Israel to halt its strikes on Gaza Strip.
In his letter, President Yudhoyono also called on Israel and Palestine to return to a peace process like they did half year ago to create peace and security at Gaza Strip.
Ansyaat Umbai, head of the Anti-terror Desk at the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, said the solidarity of the Indonesian people with the Palestinians following the Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip that have killed more than 300 people could lead to terror acts but the risk was not very serious.
"The terrorist threat in Indonesia following the tensions in Palestine is relatively not alarming," Asyaat Mbai said.
He added that the possible terror threat in Indonesia was not causing worry and fear because the government had taken a number of measures to respond to the brutal Israeli aggression.
"Indonesia has condemned the Israeli aggression against Palestine, urged the United Nations to issue a resolution against Israel, and tried several peaceful measures. Therefore there is no excuse for any certain group or party to commit terrorist acts in the country," Asyaat Mbai said.
Asked about the possibility of terror groups attacking the representative offices of foreign countries considered supporting Israel, he said the possibility existed but it should be anticipated.
According to an AFP report, Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza for a fourth day on Tuesday as tanks stood by to join the "all-out war Israel vowed would wipe out Hamas while the Palestine death toll rose to at least 360.
The Israeli air strikes sparked demonstrations in cities around the world to march in protest against the aggression.
Meanwhile, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia strongly condemned the Israeli air strikes and urged the United Nations to take concrete steps to bring the aggression to an end.
The president on Monday sent a letter to the United Nations and UN Security Council, calling on the world's bodies to issue a resolution for Israel to halt its strikes on Gaza Strip.
In his letter, President Yudhoyono also called on Israel and Palestine to return to a peace process like they did half year ago to create peace and security at Gaza Strip.
