Sixty-one years after carrying out a genocide, the Indonesian army is off to Gaza
Posted by Morrissey on February 10, 2026, 9:39 pm
ndonesia prepares possible troop deployment to Gaza: 10 February 2026
Preparations are underway to deploy thousands of Indonesian soldiers to the Gaza Strip as part of the International Stabilization Force, according to Israel’s public broadcaster Kan News, potentially making Indonesia the first foreign military presence on the ground in Gaza. The troops would reportedly be stationed in southern Gaza between Rafah and Khan Younis.
“It’s still ongoing. We’re waiting for the results of the co-ordination with the coordinator in Gaza,” Indonesian army chief of staff General Maruli Simanjuntak said on Monday. “Could be one brigade, probably 5,000 to 8,000. But it’s all still being negotiated.” He did not specify what activities the Indonesian troops would be involved in, but said the training was focused on humanitarian and reconstruction needs.
on February 10, 2026, 9:39 pm