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Indonesia Joins U.S.-Led Force, Deploys 8,000 Troops to Gaza

2/25/2026

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Indonesia has accepted a deputy commander position in the U.S.-led International Stabilisation Force for Gaza (ISF).
The decision allows Indonesia to deploy up to 8,000 troops, with potential increases.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that advanced groups would be sent within one to two months to assess risks.
Indonesia joins Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania as one of the ISF's first five contributors, which is expected to total 20,000 personnel.

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Indonesia has accepted a deputy commander position in the U.S.-led International Stabilisation Force for Gaza (ISF).
The decision allows Indonesia to deploy up to 8,000 troops, with potential increases.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that advanced groups would be sent within one to two months to assess risks.
Indonesia joins Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania as one of the ISF's first five contributors, which is expected to total 20,000 personnel.