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Indonesia to Send 8,000 Troops for Gaza Peace Effort

2/12/2026

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  • Indonesia is poised to become the first country to contribute troops to the International Stabilization Force (ISF) under the US-backed Gaza peace plan.
  • Indonesian Army Chief Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak announced the commitment, saying Indonesia will send up to 8,000 troops.
  • Gaza-based militias are asserting control and reportedly cooperating with Israel against Hamas, raising concerns about overlapping authority as the United States pushes for Hamas disarmament, though Hamas officials resist.