Indonesia has begun training 20,000 soldiers to potentially join an international force tasked with maintaining law and order in the Gaza Strip, which is currently under a ceasefire. Defense Minister Sjazafri Sjamsoeddin announced the initiative on Friday following a ministry meeting, saying Indonesia would gladly participate in the Gaza mission if Arab nations such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates give their approval.
The move comes in the wake of a new ceasefire proposal introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump on September 29. The 20-point plan, accepted by both Israel and Hamas, led to the start of a ceasefire on October 10. One of the key conditions of the agreement was the establishment of a temporary civilian technocrat government in Gaza, supported by the deployment of an international security force accountable to that government.
While Indonesia has expressed readiness to contribute troops, it remains unclear when the proposed international force will be formally established and become operational. The uncertainty underscores the challenges of implementing post-war governance and security arrangements in the volatile region.
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