Indonesia ready to deploy 20,000 troops to Gaza for international mission

(CLO) Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the country has prepared 20,000 troops to be ready to deploy to Gaza in an international mission.

The force, which includes medical and engineering teams, could be deployed after receiving the necessary international approvals, Mr Sjafrie told reporters, according to state news agency Antara.

He said Jakarta was pursuing two possible paths to get permission for deployment: one “under the auspices of the United Nations” and one “under the approval of an international organization initiated by the US President”.

Indonesian Military Police. Photo illustration: CC/Wiki

The second option would require high-level diplomatic engagement and agreements between heads of state, he added.

“For the Arab countries, specifically Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar and the UAE, if they give the green light, Indonesia will be happy to participate,” he said, stressing that Israel’s approval is also necessary.

The plan fits into the first phase of US President Donald Trump's 20-point proposal to end the war in Gaza, which calls for a phased ceasefire that would include international forces to keep the peace.

Mr Sjamsoeddin's comments came during a visit by Jordan's King Abdullah II to Jakarta, where he met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to discuss Gaza.

Indonesia and Jordan will share intelligence on developments in Gaza, Sjamsoeddin said. "We will jointly form a committee to exchange intelligence and updates. Given Jordan's geographical proximity to Gaza, we see strategic value in working with them to better understand the situation on the ground," he said.

He added that Indonesia and Jordan will also cooperate on drone technology through a partnership between state arms manufacturer PT Pindad and Jordan's Deep Element, as part of broader defense cooperation.

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