US EditionIndonesia Set to Be First Nation to Deploy Troops to Gaza
Indonesia plans to contribute up to 8,000 troops to the International Stabilization Force to support ceasefire supervision and peacekeeping in Gaza, focusing on engineering and medical roles.
- On Monday night, KAN News reported Indonesia will be the first country to contribute to the International Stabilization Force while the Indonesian National Armed Forces and Indonesian National Police finalize preparations awaiting a UN mandate.
- Amid repeated global speeches, President Prabowo Subianto reiterated support for Palestine and readiness to deploy peacekeepers at the Sharm El-Sheikh Gaza Peace Summit on October 13, 2025, alongside around 30 countries.
- A 20,000-strong joint force will include three composite brigades with health, construction engineer and support battalions, supported by Hercules C-130 transport aircraft and a Republic of Indonesia hospital ship .
- Troops will supervise ceasefire lines rather than confront Hamas, and their presence is expected to deter future Israeli military actions in Khan Yunis and Rafah.
- Shortly after Prabowo's Washington visit on February 19, deployment depends on a UN mandate and coordination with major powers including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
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Indonesia is preparing to send up to 8,000 troops to the Gaza Strip as part of an international force to restore and stabilize the country.
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