Indonesia is poised to assume a deputy commander role within the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza. The United States offered the position, which Indonesia has accepted.
ISF commander Major General Jasper Jeffers announced the appointment on February 19th, stating, "I have offered and Indonesia has accepted the position of deputy commander for the ISF." He added, "With these first steps, we will help bring the security Gaza needs for a future of prosperity and enduring peace."
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, present at a peace meeting in Washington, indicated that troop deployment to Gaza as part of the ISF could occur within two months. An advance team may be dispatched first to assess the area and analyze risks. President Subianto confirmed Indonesia's trust in taking a leadership role, noting that the nation's best officer would be appointed to the deputy commander position.
Earlier, Indonesia expressed readiness to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza in April, marking the first public commitment to such a peacekeeping mission. The ISF's mandate includes ensuring stability across five distinct sectors: Rafah, Khan Yunis, Deir el-Balah, Gaza City, and Northern Gaza. Initial deployments are planned for the Rafah sector, alongside police training.