Indonesian Forces to Be Deployed in Southern Gaza in April 2026

Indonesian forces will be deployed to southern Gaza in April 2026. This was announced by the United States mediator in negotiations with Hamas, Bishara Bahbah.

Indonesia will be the first group to join the International Stabilisation Force. “As far as I know, the first group of forces as part of this power will enter Gaza in early April,” said Bahbah on Thursday, 26 February.

Indonesian forces are likely to be dispatched to the Gaza Strip in early April, as reported by news portal Asharq Al-Awsat citing Bahbah. Meanwhile, larger contingents will be deployed to Gaza the following month.

The deployment of international contingents in Gaza is expected to ensure that Israel adheres to the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. To date, Israel has violated the agreement and continued to launch attacks.

According to Bahbah, the newly formed National Committee for Gaza Administration can enter the territory after the stabilisation forces arrive.

The International Stabilisation Force is estimated to comprise approximately 20,000 military personnel and 12,000 police officers from countries participating in the Gaza Board of Peace. Rafah in Gaza will be the initial mission area for the force.

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s position on the Palestinian conflict when meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II at Basman Palace in Amman on Wednesday, 25 February.

Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that Indonesia did not pay a membership contribution to the Board of Peace of 1 billion US dollars. Indonesia, he said, is instead sending peacekeeping forces.

Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasised that TNI personnel integrated into the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza will not conduct military operations.