'Israeli' media: Indonesia prepares to send thousands of troops to Gaza
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- ‘Israeli’ broadcaster reports preparations for Indonesian troops to join international stabilization force in Gaza.
- Step is part of Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza following two-year ‘Israel’ war.
‘Israeli’ media reported that preparations are underway for the arrival of thousands of Indonesian troops to the Gaza Strip as part of an international stabilization force under a US-led plan to end the war in Gaza.
The ‘Israeli’ broadcaster said Monday that a site in southern Gaza, between Rafah and Khan Younis, has been prepared to host the Indonesian troops, who will integrate into the international force. No official arrival date has been set, though the Indonesian contingent is expected to be the first foreign force deployed.
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The area is “ready,” but final preparations of buildings and housing will take several weeks. Discussions are reportedly ongoing with Jakarta on initial deployment plans and troop transportation to Gaza, according to unnamed sources cited by the broadcaster.
Role of the stabilization force
The international stabilization force is tasked with leading security operations, disarming armed groups, and securing the delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials to the territory.
This deployment is part of the second phase of former President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, backed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 issued on November 17, 2025.
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In January, the White House announced the structures for Gaza’s transitional administration, including the “Peace Council,” “Gaza Executive Council,” “National Gaza Administration Committee,” and the international stabilization force.
Aftermath of the Gaza war
The two-year war, which ended with a ceasefire on October 10, 2025, left over 72,000 Palestinian martyrs and more than 171,000 injured, with nearly 90% of civilian infrastructure destroyed. The United Nations estimates reconstruction costs at approximately $70 billion.
The arrival of Indonesian troops marks the first major international deployment under Trump’s post-war plan and is seen as a key step toward restoring order and rebuilding the devastated Gaza Strip.
