Indonesia Prepares Troops for Gaza Peace Mission

Indonesia's military is preparing up to 8,000 troops for a potential humanitarian and peace mission in the Gaza Strip, marking the first firm pledge of personnel to U.S. President Donald Trump's envisioned International Stabilization Force (ISF). The troops are expected to be ready by the end of June, with an advance team potentially ready by April. This commitment is part of Trump's postwar reconstruction plan for the territory, which also involves over $5 billion in pledges for reconstruction. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend the first meeting of the Board of Peace, established by the United Nations Security Council to oversee the ISF. Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, aims to advocate for Palestinian interests from within the process, despite not having formal diplomatic relations with Israel. The Indonesia===Indonesian National Armed Forces will focus on civilian protection, medical services, and reconstruction, avoiding combat operations.