Indonesian clerics issue fatwa boycotting Israel-linked firms

Indonesian activists hold posters during a rally supporting the Palestinian people, outside the US Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. - AP

JAKARTA (AFP): Indonesia's top Islamic clerical body issued a fatwa on Friday calling for a boycott of goods and services from companies that support Israel in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians.

The religious edict by the Indonesian Ulema Council, or MUI, said Muslims in the country must support the Palestinians' struggle against "Israeli aggression", while also declaring that support for Israel or its supporters is "haram", or against Islamic law.