8,000 Indonesia troops ready for peacekeeping mission in Gaza

Indonesia’s military said on Sunday that up to 8,000 troops are expected to be ready by the end of June for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of a humanitarian and peace mission, the first firm commitment to a critical element of US President Donald Trump’s postwar reconstruction plan.

The Indonesian National Armed Forces, known as TNI, has finalised its proposed troop structure and a timeline for their movement to Gaza, even as the Government has yet to decide when the deployment will take place, army spokesperson Brig Gen Donny Pramono said.

“In principle, we are ready to be assigned anywhere,” Pramono told The Associated Press, “Our troops are fully prepared and can be dispatched at short notice once the Government gives formal approval.” Pramono said the military prepared a composite brigade of 8,000 personnel, based on decisions made during a february 12 meeting for the mission.