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VOInews, Jakarta: The Indonesian government continues to communicate with various parties to find out the latest situation in Gaza, Palestine and the process of evacuating Indonesian citizens (WNI) and humanitarian assistance.

"So from morning (Wednesday, November 1, 2023) we continue to communicate with various parties to find out the situation on the ground and how we can evacuate our citizens," Foreign Minister Retno said in a statement in Jakarta on Wednesday (1/11/2023).

Retno explained that the condition of Indonesian citizens in Gaza is in good condition in a situation where the conflict is still ongoing. The Indonesian government also continues to communicate with Indonesian citizens amidst network limitations.

"Good here does not mean good like us, sitting in this room. It's good in the midst of a very bad situation. We continue to make contact with them, and the contact is also on and off. Sometimes it's on, sometimes it's off because of the situation, so communication is not always smooth," Retno said.

By continuing to coordinate with many parties, Foreign Minister Retno said that the Indonesian government will evacuate the Indonesian citizens immediately.

"Today since early morning, we continue to make contact in the field to try to evacuate. Of course, we convey this information after we make contact with many parties. It is possible that the evacuation will be carried out today," she said.

By continuing to coordinate with many parties, Foreign Minister Retno said that the Indonesian government will evacuate the Indonesian citizens immediately.

"Today since early morning, we continue to make contact in the field to try to evacuate. Of course, we convey this information after we make contact with many parties. It is possible that the evacuation will be carried out today," he said.

Meanwhile, regarding humanitarian aid, the Indonesian government plans to send it to Gaza by the end of this week.

"And these goods that we send are in accordance with their requests or needs," explained the Indonesian Foreign Minister.

Foreign Minister Retno also explained that the humanitarian assistance sent not only came from the Indonesian government but also from humanitarian organizations in Indonesia.

"Therefore, I would like to express my gratitude to the ladies and gentlemen from humanitarian organizations in Indonesia who have been pleased to join us, showing a sense of humanitarian solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Gaza," she said.