18.03.2026 15:35
Indonesian Presidential Spokesman Prasetyo Hadi announced that they have suspended plans to deploy troops to Gaza due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Indonesia has postponed its plan to deploy troops to Gaza due to rising tensions in the Middle East. It was announced that the decision was made due to the increasing security risks in the region.
Indonesian Presidential Spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi stated in a press conference in the capital Jakarta that the military plans for Gaza are "on hold." Hadi expressed that the main reason for the postponement is the escalating conflicts in the region.
Previously, Indonesia had announced that approximately 8,000 troops would be ready by the end of June as part of the International Stability Force (ISF) established under U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza plan.
INTERNATIONAL PLAN PROCESS FOR GAZA
On September 23, 2025, a meeting was held between Muslim leaders, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and U.S. President Donald Trump to achieve a ceasefire and peace in Gaza. Following this process, significant steps were taken under the Peace Plan announced by Trump.
At the summit held in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025, a joint statement was signed by Turkey, the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, declaring a ceasefire, while the first phase of the plan was implemented. The Peace Plan was accepted by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 on November 17, 2025.
At the beginning of 2026, a national committee composed of technocrats was established for the administration of Gaza, and the second phase of the plan was initiated. Subsequently, the Peace Council and related structures were formed, and the international process continued.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also signed the Peace Council Charter at a ceremony held in Davos on January 22. The first meeting of the Peace Council was held in Washington on February 19.