Indonesia Set to Become Deputy Commander of International Stabilisation Force in Gaza

Indonesia has agreed to an offer to serve as deputy commander of the newly formed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza. The announcement was made at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace (BoP).

ISF Commander Major General Jasper Jeffers delivered the news, confirming that Indonesia had accepted the offer to become Deputy Commander of the ISF.

“I have offered and Indonesia has accepted the position of deputy commander for the ISF,” Jeffers said, as reported by AFP on Friday (20/2/2026).

Jeffers affirmed that the ISF’s presence would ensure security in Gaza, stating that lasting peace could thereby be achieved.

“With these initial steps, we will help bring the security that Gaza needs for future prosperity and lasting peace,” Jeffers said.

He added that the ISF would focus on stabilising conditions in Gaza to enable civilian governance to function. The ISF has been mandated to oversee the ceasefire and security stability, rather than engage in confrontation.

Indonesia has declared its readiness to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza once the force is confirmed. The force aims to comprise 20,000 soldiers, along with a new police contingent.

Jeffers confirmed that Morocco had also agreed to send troops, marking the first commitment by an Arab nation, alongside Albania, Kazakhstan, and Kosovo.