West Sumatra raises Rp1.67 billion in donations for Palestine

A solidarity movement in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has raised significant humanitarian aid for the people of Palestine. During the ‘Aksi Bela Palestina’ and charity concert held on October 4, 2026, at the West Sumatra Governor's Office, total donations reached approximately Rp1.67 billion, along with 0.5 grams of gold and 10 grams of silver.

Contributions were provided by various entities, including the West Sumatra Provincial Government, Bank Nagari, vertical agencies, and the local community. Specifically, the West Sumatra Regional Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs contributed Rp158 million, collected from civil servants across the province's regencies and cities.

West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah expressed gratitude for the community's generosity, noting that the funds reflect a strong commitment to easing the burden on Palestinians. Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia, Abdulfattah Ahmed Khalil Alsattari, also attended the event, expressing deep appreciation for the support and sharing accounts of food aid from Indonesia reaching residents in Gaza.