Indonesia has announced the deployment of more than 20,000 peacekeepers to the Gaza Strip in an effort to support peace and stability in the region. The announcement was made by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his address at the United Nations General Assembly.
President Subianto emphasized that Indonesia is one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, reaffirming the country’s commitment to global peace efforts. He stated that Indonesia is ready to deploy 20,000 or more peacekeepers to Gaza or any other region if the UN Security Council or the General Assembly makes such a decision.
In his speech, the Indonesian president also expressed strong support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. He emphasized, however, that achieving peace between Israel and Palestine requires security guarantees for Israel, underlining Indonesia’s view that peace can only be achieved through mutual security and recognition.
In parallel, US media reports have suggested that the United States is encouraging Arab and Muslim countries to contribute to peacekeeping efforts in Gaza. The goal, according to US officials, is to facilitate Israel’s withdrawal while ensuring the restoration of peace and stability. The US is also urging these nations to contribute to funding the transfer of power in Palestine and the reconstruction efforts that will follow.