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Trump Proposes 8,000 Troops for Gaza Peace Mission

2/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a peace plan to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF).
Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak, Army Chief of Staff, said the mission is in planning and numbers are not finalized.
President Prabowo Subianto says the deployment aims to support peace and humanitarian efforts, not impose peace.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has been invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'.

History

Historical Context

The Gaza war erupted on October 7, 2023, following attacks by Hamas, leading to significant military responses from Israel. In September 2025, President Trump proposed a peace plan, which included deploying an International Stabilization Force to oversee governance in Gaza. This initiative echoes the U.S.-led 2003 Iraq invasion's aftermath, highlighting ongoing debates about international military interventions and their effectiveness in fostering stability.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a peace plan to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF).
Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak, Army Chief of Staff, said the mission is in planning and numbers are not finalized.
President Prabowo Subianto says the deployment aims to support peace and humanitarian efforts, not impose peace.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has been invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'.

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