JAKARTA, Oct 8 (AFP) - Indonesia, a long-time supporter of the Palestinian cause, said on Sunday (Oct 8) it was deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict between Israelis and Palestinians and called for the violence to end.

"Indonesia is deeply concerned with the escalation of conflict between Palestine and Israel. Indonesia urges the immediate end of violence to avoid further human casualties," the Indonesian foreign ministry said in a statement.

Indonesia has consistently voiced support for the Palestinian struggle to gain independence.

"The root of the conflict, namely the occupation of the Palestinian territories by Israel, must be resolved, in accordance with the parameters agreed upon by the UN," the statement said.

The world's most populous Muslim-majority nation has also said it had no interest in opening diplomatic ties with Israel.

In March, FIFA revoked Indonesia's rights to host the Under-20 World Cup following protests by the public and several politicians over Israel's participation in the tournament.

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