Indonesian Muslim group tells leader to resign over pro-Israel speaker
Summary
Indonesia's largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has asked its chairman, Yahya Cholil Staquf, to resign after he invited an American scholar who supports Israel to an event. The organization, which has about 100 million members, is giving him three days to step down due to this invitation and alleged financial mismanagement.Key Facts
- Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is the world's largest Islamic organization with approximately 100 million members.
- NU's leadership has asked its chairman, Yahya Cholil Staquf, to resign within three days.
- The call for resignation is due to Staquf inviting American scholar Peter Berkowitz, known for his pro-Israel views, to an internal event.
- Berkowitz has previously written in support of Israel's actions in Gaza.
- NU also cited alleged financial mismanagement by Staquf as a reason for his resignation.
- Staquf has apologized for inviting Berkowitz, calling it an oversight.
- Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country, does not have diplomatic relations with Israel and advocates for a two-state solution.
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