NU Logo Twisted to 'Netanyahu United' Following Meeting of 5 Nahdliyin with the President of Israel

"NU Logo Twisted to 'Netanyahu United' Following 5 Nahdliyin Meeting with the President of Israel"

"Dream - Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is back in the spotlight after five Nahdliyin met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. On platform X, the NU logo, which was altered to read "Netanyahu United," became trending."

The NU logo that was originally green has now changed to blue and white. The part of the ornament with nine stars has also been replaced with the Star of David symbol found on the Israeli flag.

"The name Nahdlatul Ulama at the bottom is replaced with Netanyahu United. Meanwhile, at the top, there is the text "Nahdlatul Utzma-Yehudit." Previously, a photo of five Nahdliyin figures who met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog circulated in the media. The five figures are Gus Syukron Makmun, Dr. Zainul Maarif, Munawar Aziz, Nurul Bahrul Ulum, and Izza Annafisah Dania."

"In the photo, Herzog appears to be wearing a dark blue suit and sitting in a chair. Meanwhile, five Nahdliyin figures are standing behind him, some wearing batik, and others in suits. The Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Central Board (PBNU) Savic Ali expressed regret over the five Nahdliyin who met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The visit is deemed an act of someone who does not understand geopolitics, does not grasp the organizational policies of NU, and disregards the feelings of all NU members."

"Savic emphasized that the visit of the five Nahdliyin was not on behalf of the organization. PBNU also does not yet know which party supported their departure to Israel."

“Possibly their visit is in a personal capacity. We do not know what the purpose is and who is sponsoring it. This is a regrettable action,” said Savic in his statement on Monday, July 15, 2024. Although it is claimed to be a personal visit, he continued, they are known as citizens and even activists of NU. This will worsen the image of NU in the eyes of the public.

"Indeed, the stance of PBNU and Nahdliyin is very clear to this day, which is to stand on the side of Palestine and condemn Israel's military aggression. “Israel has not recognized Palestine until now and continues to carry out military aggression that has claimed thousands of lives. Israel is still dropping bombs and bullets on the Palestinian people. The casualties are numerous, civilians,” he said."

"Savic admitted that he cannot yet confirm whether sanctions will be imposed on the five figures. This issue, said Savic, must first be brought to the PBNU board meeting."

“However, it is clear that their departure is hard to accept because it hurts the feelings of Nahdliyin citizens. It is not appropriate for NU members to visit Israel. This is an action that shows a lack of understanding of geopolitics and the feelings of NU citizens,”
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