The Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force successfully conducted a humanitarian aid mission to the Gaza Strip, Palestine on Sunday (August 17, 2025), coinciding with Indonesia’s 80th anniversary of independence. The mission was a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Defense, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the National Alms Agency (Baznas).
Two Indonesian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from King Abdullah II Air Base in Amman, Jordan, at 10:37 a.m. local time (2:37 p.m. Jakarta time). They carried out an airdrop of aid supplies over Gaza before returning safely to the forward operating base at 12:25 p.m. local time (4:25 p.m. Jakarta time).
Colonel Pilot Puguh Yulianto, Commander of the Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force, reported that the mission was successful without any major obstacles. The aid packages delivered included essential supplies such as staple foods, ready-to-eat meals, medical equipment, blankets, and items specifically for children.
This operation was carried out under the direct orders of President Prabowo Subianto, showcasing Indonesia’s commitment to international humanitarian solidarity. The mission’s success on Indonesia’s independence anniversary was celebrated as a moment of national pride, highlighting the country’s active role on the global stage and contributions to global peace.
Yulianto expressed that the achievement was a historic milestone and a special gift for Indonesia’s Independence Day.
