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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Rising and Niniek Karmini

Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force

Indonesia Gaza Peacekeepers - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Indonesia has begun training a contingent of up to 8,000 soldiers it plans to send as part of an international peacekeeping force to Gaza, the first firm commitment to a critical element of U.S. President Donald Trump's postwar reconstruction plan.

Indonesia has experience in peacekeeping operations as one of the top 10 contributors to United Nations missions, including in Lebanon, and has been deeply involved in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza, including funding a hospital.

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