Prabowo: Indonesia to Send Peacekeepers to Gaza?

Prabowo Subianto Prepares Indonesian Troops for Potential Gaza Peacekeeping Role

Indonesia is preparing its military for a potential peacekeeping deployment in Gaza following a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, as President Prabowo Subianto actively participates in international efforts too secure peace in the region.

President Prabowo Subianto attended the Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, and has directed the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to prepare for a possible deployment of peace troops should a lasting agreement be reached.The directive came after discussions with world leaders focused on ending the conflict and establishing stability in Gaza.

did you know? – Indonesia has a long history of contributing to UN peacekeeping operations, dating back to 1957. Its participation often focuses on providing medical, engineering, and observer teams.

Summit Aims for Historic Breakthrough

The summit, co-chaired by United States President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, convened over 20 world leaders and the Secretary-General of the United Nations. According to a statement released by President El-Sisi’s office, the meeting’s primary objective is to “end the war in the Gaza Strip, increase efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and initiate a new era of regional security.”

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry anticipates the signing of a document aimed at ending the conflict during the historic meeting, with a focus on “inaugurat[ing] a new chapter of peace and security… and alleviat[ing] the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza.”

Pro tip: – Peacekeeping operations require significant logistical planning, including troop transport, supplies, and communication infrastructure. Indonesia’s planning involves assessing its capacity in these areas.

Indonesia’s Readiness for Deployment

The decision to prepare the TNI was communicated by the Minister of State Secretariat (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi following a limited cabinet meeting in Jakarta on Sunday, October 12, 2025. “Earlier, the President also said that if an agreement was reached in a good direction in the sense of peace and then one of the consequences would be that we, Indonesia, would be asked to participate in helping send peace troops,” Prasetyo told reporters.

The Deputy TNI Commander,General Tandyo budi Revita,was present at the meeting and instantly tasked with assessing readiness. “Thank God, the Deputy Commander of the TNI who was present was asked to also start preparing ourselves. When needed, we are ready,” Prasetyo added.

Swift Response to Invitation

President Prabowo’s attendance at the summit came following a last-minute invitation. “This evening, Mr. President told us all that yesterday he specifically received an invitation. It was a bit sudden in terms of timing,but the invitation really requested Mr. President Prabowo’s presence,” pras

Reader question: – What factors do you think would be most crucial for a prosperous peacekeeping mission in Gaza, and what challenges might Indonesia face in contributing?

News Report Summary:

Why: A Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, convened to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip and establish regional stability. Indonesia was invited to potentially contribute peacekeeping troops.

Who: The summit was co-chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with over 20 world leaders and the UN secretary-General in attendance. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended and directed the TNI to prepare for deployment. key figures within Indonesia involved include Minister of State secretariat Prasetyo Hadi and Deputy TNI Commander General Tandyo Budi Revita.

What: President prabowo Subianto directed the indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to prepare for a potential peacekeeping deployment in Gaza, contingent on a lasting peace agreement reached at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit. The summit aims to sign a