Public Opinion Divided: Indonesian Boycott Movement Sparks Debate Amidst Support for Palestine

The boycott movement by the public as a form of support for Palestine has led to differences of opinion. The conflict between Hamas and Israel has attracted the attention of many people from various countries. As Indonesians, the majority of whom are Muslims, this has certainly become the talk of many people. A sense of sympathy and empathy arises after knowing the condition of our brothers and sisters who are victims there. As a form of support for the Palestinians, a number of Indonesian netizens created a boycott movement against products made in Israel and companies that are considered affiliated with Israel on the X application platform. This has received a good response from the general public. Many shared data on which products should be boycotted. However, there are also some netizens who disagree with the boycott movement for fear that there will be losses to the Indonesian economy. They also think that there will be many workers who are threatened with losing their jobs because of this movement. In addition, it is difficult to boycott basic needs products, such as drinking water. In conclusion, the conflict that occurred caused pros and cons in the community.