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Indonesian Leaders Shift Focus Amid Gaza Troop Deployment

2/13/2026

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Indonesia's largest Islamic organizations have softened criticisms of Prabowo Subianto's decision to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s 'Board of Peace'.
Analysts say the shift moves from prioritizing Palestinian independence to broader security issues.
It coincides with Indonesia's plan to send around 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of the US-led International Stabilisation Force.
Subianto will attend the board's inaugural meeting in Washington to influence Gaza's governance.

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Indonesia's largest Islamic organizations have softened criticisms of Prabowo Subianto's decision to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s 'Board of Peace'.
Analysts say the shift moves from prioritizing Palestinian independence to broader security issues.
It coincides with Indonesia's plan to send around 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of the US-led International Stabilisation Force.
Subianto will attend the board's inaugural meeting in Washington to influence Gaza's governance.