Debating The Israeli Product Boycott: Perspectives, Impact, and Challenges in Indonesia

The call to boycott Israeli and pro-Israeli products in Indonesia has sparked debate. Supporters of the boycott argue that it is an alternative to supporting Palestine. They believe that the boycott can make Israel realize that its actions against Palestine are a violation of human rights. In addition, the purpose of this boycott is to stop Israel's ammunition. When Israel loses material support through boycotts, this will certainly be a consideration for companies that have been supporting them to stop supporting them. In addition, the positive impact caused by the boycott of Israeli products is that it can increase the opportunity to show that the quality of local products is no less good than Israeli products. On the other hand, not many people understand the boycott and the relationship between the Israeli and pro-Israeli products they use and their support for Palestine. They do not openly oppose this action, but there are still many people who still use Israeli and pro-israeli products in fulfilling their daily needs. People tend to still find it difficult to identify which products are included in the boycott and feel confused in finding local products to replace Israeli and pro-israeli products, moreover many people are already dependent and feel comfortable and fit with Israeli and pro-israeli products. In conclusion, this boycott is still a complex debate between those who see this action as support for Palestine and people who do not understand the meaning of this boycott so they still use Israeli products.