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Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force
Indonesia joins the U.S.-backed Board of Peace aiming to support Palestinian interests with up to 8,000 troops, marking its largest peacekeeping commitment to Gaza.
- Earlier this week, Indonesian Army Chief of Staff Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak said Indonesia began training up to 8,000 soldiers to serve in Gaza despite no formal guidance.
- Officials say the Board of Peace aims to defend Palestinian interests and promote a two-state solution, with Prabowo pledging 20,000 troops at the U.N. to boost Indonesia's profile.
- Military planners say the contingent could include engineering and medical units, while about 100 protesters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta and a petition has over 9,000 signatures.
- The BoP's extra-U.N. design raises immediate questions about mandate, financing and legitimacy as its inaugural meeting next week in Washington may see other nations announce troop pledges, while people fear Indonesia could face a $1 billion payment for a permanent BoP seat.
- Analysts say Indonesia is regarded regionally as an `honest and acceptable broker` and must ensure its troops avoid supporting Israeli military actions amid uncertain Palestinian statehood.
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