Foreign Ministry Confirms Stabilization Forces in Gaza Will Not Be Involved in Combat Operations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed that Indonesian personnel who will participate in the stabilization forces, or International Stabilization Force (ISF), in Gaza are entirely under Indonesian national control and will not be involved in combat operations.
In a written statement, the Foreign Ministry emphasized that participation in the ISF is fully under Indonesian national control and is grounded in the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025) mandate, Indonesia’s Free and Active Foreign Policy, and international law.
“They will not be positioned against any party. Indonesian personnel will not be involved in combat operations or any actions leading to direct confrontation with any armed party,” as stated in the Foreign Ministry’s statement.
The Foreign Ministry also stated that the scope of duties for Indonesian personnel is limited and specific, in accordance with the mandate and firm, binding national caveats established by the Indonesian Government and agreed upon with the ISF.
They outlined the key national caveats, or special provisions, regarding the participation of Indonesian personnel in the ISF. Beyond not being positioned against any party, Indonesian personnel are also restricted to a non-combat and non-demilitarization mandate. This means Indonesia’s participation is not for combat missions and not for demilitarization missions.
“Indonesia’s mandate is humanitarian in nature, focusing on civilian protection, humanitarian and health assistance, reconstruction, as well as training and capacity building for the Palestinian Police,” the Foreign Ministry said.
The use of force by Indonesian personnel is also strictly limited—only permitted for self-defense and mandate protection, carried out proportionally, in graduated steps, as a last resort, and fully in accordance with international law and the Rules of Engagement.
Regarding the area of deployment, it is specifically restricted to Gaza, which is an integral part of Palestinian territory. Additionally, Palestinian consent is a prerequisite—personnel deployment can only proceed with approval from the Palestinian authorities as a fundamental requirement.
Indonesia also consistently rejects any attempts at demographic changes or any form of forced displacement or relocation of the Palestinian people. Grounded in the principle of respect for Palestinian sovereignty and the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, the presence of Indonesian personnel can be terminated at any time.
“Indonesia will end its participation if the implementation of the ISF deviates from Indonesia’s national caveats or is not aligned with Indonesia’s foreign policy,” the Foreign Ministry stated.