Amid waves of sympathy from Indonesians flowing to Palestine, Kyai Haji Yahya Cholil Staquf appeared at a forum of the world's Jewish leaders held by the American Jewish Committee in Jerusalem, Israel, on June 10. The presence of Katib Aam (Secretary-General) of the Nahdlatul Ulama's Central Board (PBNU), who has just been appointed as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council, as a speaker has sparked controversy.

Yahya, 52, was accused of si