Jakarta (HRNW)- Indonesia has announced that it is preparing to deploy between 5,000 and 8,000 military personnel as part of a proposed international peacekeeping force in the Gaza Strip, marking what could become the first foreign troop deployment in Gaza since 1967. Indonesian Army Chief General Maroli Simangontik stated in Jakarta that the final number of troops and the deployment timeline have not yet been determined, while selected military units are undergoing specialized training in engineering, medical support, and humanitarian relief to assist civilian recovery efforts. The mission is expected to operate under a broader Middle East peace initiative backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which includes plans for an interim Gaza administration led by Palestinian technocrats with U.S. oversight. Although Indonesia’s participation is seen as a significant step given its status as the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, some countries have expressed concerns that the initiative may reduce the United Nations’ role and increase American influence in the region.
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