Indonesia Considers Contributing 8,000 Troops to Gaza Peacekeeping Force

Indonesia is evaluating the deployment of up to 8,000 troops as part of a proposed 20,000-strong multinational peacekeeping force in Gaza, pending further agreements and operational details.

Presidential spokesman Prasetyo Hadi clarified that the total force would comprise contributions from multiple countries, with Indonesia's potential commitment being provisional.

President Prabowo Subianto has previously expressed Indonesia's readiness to support peace efforts in Gaza. In September 2025, he stated at the United Nations General Assembly that Indonesia was prepared to deploy 20,000 troops to help secure peace in Gaza or elsewhere in Palestine as part of a united multilateral force.

The discussions occur ahead of the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, scheduled for February 19 in Washington, D.C. This board, chaired by former President Donald Trump, aims to oversee the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and support governance and rebuilding efforts in the region.

Indonesia's participation in the peacekeeping mission remains contingent upon further negotiations and clarity regarding the mandate and operational framework of the proposed force.