TNI Soldiers Fall in Lebanon, Government Urged Not to Send Troops to Gaza
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Member of Commission I of the DPR from the PDI-P faction, Sarifah Ainun Jariyah, has highlighted the protection of TNI soldiers serving in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, following the deaths of three personnel in an Israeli attack.
Sarifah also urged an evaluation of plans to deploy troops to other conflict areas, such as Gaza, Palestine.
“Indonesia must take a stance against sending troops to Gaza given the uncertain situation. There are no security guarantees from any party because Israel itself has proven not to adhere to international rules,” Sarifah stated in her comments on Tuesday (31/3/2026).
She then recalled that she had previously issued warnings regarding the high risks to TNI soldiers in Lebanon.
Before this incident occurred, in November 2024, Sarifah claimed to have emphasised the importance of serious attention to the safety of TNI soldiers serving in the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.
“In the context of the ongoing escalation, it is important for the Indonesian government, particularly the Ministry of Defence and the TNI Commander, to ensure that the peacekeeping troops deployed receive maximum protection and adequate logistical support, given the rapidly changing security situation,” Sarifah said at the time.
Sarifah assessed that Israel’s attack on the UNIFIL position demonstrates non-compliance with international law.
She asserted that Israel no longer respects UNIFIL, which is clearly a UN asset protected by international law.
Therefore, Sarifah urged the Indonesian government to take this Israeli attack seriously.
She believes the government needs to pressure Israel to hold it accountable for the attack that resulted in the deaths of TNI soldiers.
Sarifah emphasised that the government and TNI must ensure that every soldier assigned to peacekeeping missions has maximum protection, both in terms of equipment, security systems, and international coordination.
“Indonesia remains committed to international peace, but the safety of soldiers must be the number one priority,” Sarifah explained.