Sample Media Coverage of KH. Yahya Cholil Staquf’s Visit to Jerusalem, June, 2018

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Associated Press/Washington Post: “In Israel, Indonesian Muslim leader risks backlash at home,” June 11, 2018.

The Jerusalem Post: “Islamic Cleric Preaches Compassion Between Israelis and Palestinians,” June 14, 2018.

The Jerusalem Post: “Editor’s Notes: A Message of Peace and Rahma,” June 15, 2018.

The Jakarta Post: “Let us choose to solve Israeli-Palestinian feud,” June 19, 2018.

American Jewish Committee (video): “A Conversation with Yahya Cholil Staquf,” June 10, 2018.

The Algemeiner: “In Speech to Jewish Group, Leader of World’s Largest Muslim Organization Calls for Compassion,” June 10, 2018.

Office of the Prime Minister of Israel (video): “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets NU General Secretary Yahya Cholil Staquf,” June 14, 2018.

Twitter – Benjamin Netanyahu: “A special meeting today in Jerusalem with Yahya Cholil Staquf, the General Secretary of the global Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama. I’m very happy to see that Arab countries and many Muslim countries are getting closer to Israel!” June 14, 2018.

Twitter – Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu: “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, with Yahya Cholil Staquf, the General Secretary of the global Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama.” June 14, 2018.

Deutsche Welle: “Indonesian cleric: ‘Islamic recontextualization’ needed for Israel-Palestine peace,” June 22, 2018.

Associated Press/New York Times: “Netanyahu Unexpectedly Meets With Indonesian Muslim Leader,” June 14, 2018.

The Times of Israel: “In Israel, top Indonesian cleric calls for ‘compassion’ between Muslims and Jews,” June 12, 2018.

The Jerusalem Post: “Koolulam does Bob Marley at the Tower of David,” June 10, 2018.

Breaking Israel News: “Israeli Music Project Koolulam Brings Jews, Christians and Muslims Together at Tower of David,” June 18, 2018.

Jewish Journal: “Three Faiths, Three Languages, One Love in Jerusalem’s Old City,” June 28, 2018.

Israel21c: “800 Jews, Christians, Muslims sing ‘One Love’ in Jerusalem,” July 8, 2018.

Tower of David Museum (video): “Koolulam | One Love – Bob Marley | Tower of David | 06.14.2018,” July 8, 2018.

Tower of David Museum (video): “Making of ‘One Love’ Peace Event,” July 5, 2018.

Facebook – Tower of David Museum: “At midnight, with the magical backdrop of the Tower of David…” “At midnight, with the magical backdrop of the Tower of David in the Old City of Jerusalem, together with the spectacular images of the new night experience KING DAVID, hundreds of strangers from different religions and different sections of Jerusalem’s population shared One Love by Bob Marley in an original musical arrangement in three languages and three voices by the social musical initiative for mass singing events Koolulam.” July 8, 2018.

Tipping Point (audio): “Special Interview with Top Muslim Cleric Yahya Cholil Staquf”

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Al-Monitor: “Indonesian cleric’s call for compassion lost in controversy over Jerusalem visit,” June 19, 2018.

World Israel News: “Palestinian ‘moderates’: Indonesians who met with Israelis ‘sold their souls to the devil’,” June 19, 2018.

Netral News: “Responding to Yahya Cholil Staquf, Fahri Asks MUI to Issue Fatwa Banning Visit to Israel,” June 14, 2018.

Nadirsyah Hosen: “Understanding Kyai Haji Yahya Cholil Staquf’s Message of Compassion,” June, 2018.

Antara News: “Indonesian figure’s Israel visit to hurt Palestinians: observers,” June 13, 2018.

The Jakarta Post: “NU cleric visits Israel to ‘support’ Palestine,” June 12, 2018.

Palestinow: “Fatah: the participation of Staquf in AJC is a crime,” June 12, 2018.

Palestinow: “Judaism, LibForAll, Bayt Ar-Rahmah and Staquf,” June 12, 2018.

Tempo.co: “Minister Claim[s] Israel Visit is Pro-Palestine,” June 16, 2018.

Jewish News Syndicate: “Netanyahu gets impromptu visit from head of Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization,” June 15, 2018.

The Times of Israel: “Netanyahu unexpectedly meets with Indonesian Muslim leader,” June 15, 2018.

The Tower: “Leader of World’s Largest Muslim Organization Meets Netanyahu, Wants Closer Ties with Israel,” June 15, 2018.

Hamodia: “Netanyahu Unexpectedly Meets with Indonesian Muslim Leader,” June 14, 2018.

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “PM Netanyahu meets with General Secretary of the Global Islamic Organization Nahdlatul Ulama,” June 14, 2018.

Twitter – American Jewish Committee: “In a historic conversation at AJC Global Forum 2018, Pak Yahya, leader of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Supreme Council, called for Muslims and Jews to pursue justice through compassion.” June 10, 2018.

American Jewish Committee: “Leader of World’s Largest Muslim Organization to Address AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem,” May 14, 2018.

The Jakarta Post: “Indonesian Muslim cleric to speak in Israel amid diplomatic row,” June 10, 2018.

Associated Press/New York Times: “In Israel, Indonesian Muslim Leader Risks Backlash at Home,” June 11, 2018.

Associated Press/ABC News: “In Israel, Indonesian Muslim leader risks backlash at home,” June 11, 2018.

Associated Press/Stars and Stripes: “Indonesian Muslim leader visiting Israel risks backlash at home”, June 11, 2018.

Eurasia Review: “Indonesian Muslim Leader Signals Global Shifts In Meetings With Pence And Netanyahu – Analysis,” June 24, 2018.

Voice of America: “Indonesia Hopes to Flex Diplomatic Muscle With Security Council Seat,” June 20, 2018.

Asia News: “Muslim cleric visits Israel and meets Netanyahu, sparking anger among radicals,” June 18, 2018.

Taiwan News: “Indonesian cleric: ‘Islamic re-contextualization’ needed for Israel-Palestine peace,” June 28, 2018.

Mint Press News: “With Pence and Netanyahu Meetings, Indonesia Signals Shift to Saudi-Israeli Fold,” June 27, 2018.

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BBC: “Pro-kontra tokoh NU jadi pembicara di Israel, antara isu akademis hingga Palestina,” June 11, 2018.

BBC: “Lawatan Yahya Staquf tuai kecaman Palestina, Indonesia tegaskan komitmen,” June 14, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “PBNU Sebut Undangan Gus Yahya dari Israel untuk Kemanusiaan,” June 9, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “Dialog di Israel, Yahya Klaim Lanjutkan Visi Gus Dur,” June 12, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “Hamas Sebut Kunjungan Yahya Staquf ke Israel Hina Palestina,” June 12, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “Isi Pidato Yahya Staquf di Yerusalem soal Israel-Palestina,” June 12, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “PA 212: Sikap Yahya Staquf ke Israel Sakiti Umat Islam,” June 12, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “Yahya Cholil ke Israel, PBNU Terkenang Perjuangan Gus Dur,” June 12, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “Fadli Zon: Nuruzzaman Sudah Lama Tak Aktif di Gerindra,” June 13, 2018.

CNN Indonesia (video): “PBNU: Yahya Staquf ke Israel, Diplomasi Perjuangkan Palestina,” June 15, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “Ketum MUI Tak Sependapat dengan Gus Yahya soal Israel,” June 15, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “Kader PKS Minta Maaf Usai Hina Yahya Staquf ke Israel,” June 17, 2018.

CNN Indonesia (video): “Yahya Staquf Menjawab Kritik Terkait Kunjungannya ke Israel,” June 21, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “Yahya Cholil Staquf Mengaku Direstui Gus Mus Saat ke Israel,” June 23, 2018.

CNN Indonesia: “Yahya Staquf Jelaskan ‘Kemesraan’ Bertemu PM Israel Netanyahu,” June 24, 2018.

Detik: “Kecaman dan Pembelaan untuk Yahya Cholil Staquf,” June 13, 2018.

Detik: “Yahya Staquf Kembali Bicara di Israel, Kali Ini Bahas Palestina,” June 14, 2018.

Detik: “Elite PKS Minta Yahya Staquf Dinonaktifkan, Istana: Apa Urusannya?” June 15, 2018.

Detik: “Yahya Staquf Kini Bahas Palestina, Muhammadiyah: Alhamdulillah,” June 15, 2018.

Deutsche Welle: “Staquf: Islam Mampu Mendamaikan Palestina,” June 26, 2018.

Facebook – Ahmad Mustofa Bisri: “Dari Khotbah Ied hingga ‘Khotbah’nya Yahya,” June 17, 2018.

Faktual News: “Israel Cabut Larangan Visa, Turis Indonesia Bisa Kunjungi Yerusalem,” June 28, 2018.

Gatra: “Polemik Kehadiran Yahya Staquf ke Jerusalem, GP Ansor: Sudahlah, Kita Lihat Hasilnya Nanti,” June 13, 2018.

Hidayatullah: “Zionis-I srael Cabut Larangan Masuk bagi Warga Indonesia,” June 28, 2018.

Inspirasi Baru: “Imam Shamsi Ali : Kunjungan Yahya Staquf ke Israel Sebuah “BLUNDER” Besar – Islamedia,” June 16, 2018.

Kompas: “Anggota Wantimpres Yahya Staquf Bicara di Forum Israel, Ini Respons Jokowi,” June 12, 2018.

Kompasiana: “Melalui Yahya Cholil Staquf, Seharusnya Bisa Jembatani Perdamaian Israel-Palestina,” June 10, 2018.

Kricom: “Didatangi ‘Jalur Internasional’, Israel Cabut Larangan Pemberian Visa untuk WNI,” June 28, 2018.

Matamata Politik: “Opini: Pertemuan Yahya Staquf dengan Pence dan Netanyahu Tandai Pergeseran Global,” June 26, 2018.

Medcom (video): “Bela Palestina Ala Gus Yahya,” June 28, 2018.

Media Indonesia: “Ini Transkrip Dialog Yahya Staquf di Global Forum Israel,” June 12, 2018.

Media Oposisi: “Israel dan Bahasa Perang,” June 27, 2018.

Melek Politik: “Politisi PKS Tifatul Sembiring Melecehkan Kiai Yahya Staquf, Ini Respon Gus Mus,” June 17, 2018.

Nadir Hosen: “Memahami Pesan Rahmah KH Yahya Cholil Staquf,” June 13, 2018.

Ngopiberang: “Dari Khotbah Ied hingga ‘Khotbah’ Gus Yahya, Ini Sikap Gus Mus,” June 17, 2018.

NU Online: “Jadi Pembicara di Israel, Gus Yahya: Saya Berdiri di Sini untuk Palestina,” June 11, 2018.

NU Online: “Memahami Pesan Rahmah KH Yahya Cholil Staquf,” June 13, 2018.

Portal Islam (Hamas): “Pers Rilis HAMAS: Rakyat Palestina Mengutuk Keras Kehadiran Yahya Cholil Staquf ke Israel,” June 11, 2018.

Suara Islam: “Subhanallah! 800 Yahudi, Kristen, Muslim Nyanyikan ‘One Love’ di Yerusalem saat Malam Idul Fitri,” July 9, 2018.

Suara Nasional: “Ansor-Banser Kudus Siap Melawan Oknum Kader PKS yang Hina KH Yahya Staquf,” June 27, 2018.

Tempo.co: “Ali Mochtar Ngabalin Bela Yahya Staquf Soal Kunjungan ke Israel,” June 12, 2018.

Tempo.co: “Di Israel, Yahya Staquf Bicara Soal Melanjutkan Langkah Gus Dur,” June 12, 2018.

Tempo.co: “Pesantren Yogya Puji Ceramah Yahya Staquf yang Dikritik Fadli Zon,” June 13, 2018.

Tempo.co: “Wasekjen Gerindra Tuding Fadli Zon Hina Yahya Staquf,” June 13, 2018.

Tempo.co: “Yahya Staquf: Pidato Saya Ditolak American Jewish Committee,” June 24, 2018.

Tribunnews: “Adil Dalam Pikiran Bersama Kiai Yahya Cholil Staquf,” June 14, 2018.

Uzone: “Israel Cabut Larangan Visa WNI, Kemlu Bantah Ada Komunikasi,” June 28, 2018.

Viva: “Yahya Staquf ke Israel Dihujat, GP Ansor Pasang Badan,” June 13, 2018.

24 Berita: “Tak Ada Pembahasan Rahasia Visa Turis Israel Ke Indonesia,” June 28, 2018.