"Indonesia is readying up to 20,000 soldiers in preparation for a planned international stabilisation force (ISF) in Gaza, its defence minister has said, the makeup and powers of which have been a thorny subject of contention. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin told reporters on Friday that the soldiers were likely to focus on healthcare and construction-related tasks if sent to the Palestinian enclave ravaged by more than two years of Israel's genocidal war."
"Washington has said it has spoken to Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar about contributing to the force. Israel has already said it will not accept Turkiye, a key Gaza ceasefire mediator, having any role on the ground. Turkiye has maintained staunch criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza over the past two years and recently issued arrest warrants for genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials."
Indonesia is preparing up to 20,000 soldiers for a planned international stabilisation force (ISF) in Gaza, with likely focus on healthcare and construction-related tasks. The troops would operate in a Palestinian enclave devastated by more than two years of Israel's war. Deployment decisions rest with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who will discuss a US 20-point plan with Jordan's King Abdullah during a state visit. The ISF concept remains uncertain in makeup and remit. Washington has engaged Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Egypt, the UAE and Qatar about contributions. Israel opposes Turkiye participating on the ground. A US draft resolution proposes a two-year mandate for a transitional Gaza Board of Peace chaired by Trump.
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