Indonesia’s military says it has up to 8,000 troops ready for a possible humanitarian and peace mission in Gaza. On Sunday, the military told The Associated Press it has finalized a troop structure and timeline. Officials say troops can move fast once the government approves the plan.
US military reports a series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in SyriaDouble trouble as Canadian curlers accused of illegal touches at Winter OlympicsRaccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floorViral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrasesColorectal cancer is rising in younger adults.
Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch forEPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch forSome people tape their mouths shut at night. Doctors wish they wouldn'tOne Tech Tip: Take your iPhone security to the extreme with Lockdown ModeGet the love part right: It's about knowing each other, sacrifice and sticking around on bad daysPalestinians look to salvage Gaza's history from the ruins of Israel's military offensivePentágono permitió que CBP usara láser antidrones antes que la FAA cerrara espacio aéreo de El Paso Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch forEPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch forSome people tape their mouths shut at night. Doctors wish they wouldn'tOne Tech Tip: Take your iPhone security to the extreme with Lockdown ModeGet the love part right: It's about knowing each other, sacrifice and sticking around on bad daysPalestinians look to salvage Gaza's history from the ruins of Israel's military offensivePentágono permitió que CBP usara láser antidrones antes que la FAA cerrara espacio aéreo de El PasoIndonesian U.N. peacekeepers attend a ceremony to mark the 47th anniversary of UNIFIL Establishment Day, at the United Nation Peacekeepers headquarters in the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura, Lebanon, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Indonesian soldiers march during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian Armed Forces in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Army soldiers are deployed following violent protests against lawmakers’ perks and privileges, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2025. Indonesian U.N. peacekeepers attend a ceremony to mark the 47th anniversary of UNIFIL Establishment Day, at the United Nation Peacekeepers headquarters in the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura, Lebanon, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Indonesian U.N. peacekeepers attend a ceremony to mark the 47th anniversary of UNIFIL Establishment Day, at the United Nation Peacekeepers headquarters in the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura, Lebanon, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Indonesian soldiers march during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian Armed Forces in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Indonesian soldiers march during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian Armed Forces in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Army soldiers are deployed following violent protests against lawmakers’ perks and privileges, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2025. Army soldiers are deployed following violent protests against lawmakers’ perks and privileges, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2025. as part of a humanitarian and peace mission, the first firm commitment to a critical element of U.S. President Donald Trump’s postwar The Indonesian National Armed Forces, known as TNI, has finalized its proposed troop structure and a timeline for their movement to Gaza, even as the government has yet to decide when the deployment will take place, army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Donny Pramono said. “In principle, we are ready to be assigned anywhere,” Pramono told The Associated Press, “Our troops are fully prepared and can be dispatched at short notice once the government gives formal approval.” Pramono said the military prepared a composite brigade of 8,000 personnel, based on decisions made during a Feb. 12 meeting for the mission. Under the schedule, troops will undergo health checks and paperwork throughout February, followed by a force readiness review at the end of the month, Pramono said. He also revealed that about 1,000 personnel are expected to be ready to deploy as an advance team by April, followed with the rest by June.Keeping track of the status of President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for a ceasefire that would end Hamas’ rule in Gaza and rebuilding the territory after a devastating war. Pramono said that being ready does not mean the troops will depart. The deployment still requires a political decision and depends on international mechanisms, he said. Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry has repeatedly said any Indonesian role in Gaza will be strictly humanitarian. Indonesia’s contribution would focus on civilian protection, medical services, reconstruction, and its troops would not take part in any combat operations or actions that could lead to direct confrontation with armed groups. Indonesia would be the first country to formally commit troops to the security mission created under Trump’s Board of Peace initiative for Gaza, where a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has held since Oct. 11 following two years of devastating war., the world’s most populous Muslim majority nation, does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel and has long been a strong supporter of a two-state solution. It has been deeply involved in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza, including funding a hospital.The Southeast Asian country has experience in peacekeeping operations as one of the top 10 contributors to United Nations missions,
General News Donald Trump Indonesia Government Gaza Military And Defense Gaza Strip Asia Pacific Send To Apple News Israel-Hamas War World News World News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Diplomat overseeing Gaza ceasefire says violations threaten transitional governanceThe top diplomat overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza said Friday that continued violations of the agreement pose major obstacles to the Palestinian committee expected to oversee postwar governance and reconstruction. The international board, established by U.S. President Donald Trump, is set to meet next week.
Read more »
Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping forceIndonesia has experience in peacekeeping operations as one of the top 10 contributors to United Nations missions, including in Lebanon, and has been deeply involved in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza, including funding a hospital.
Read more »
Hamas Reveals These Conditions for Nations Sending Peace Troops to Gaza“Any interference in Palestinian internal affairs is unacceptable,“ a senior Hamas official told Newsweek.
Read more »
Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin Film Festival in protest over Gaza genocide remarksGlobally acclaimed writer 'shocked and disgusted' by responses of jury president Wim Wenders, who stated cinema should 'stay out of politics' when questioned about Gaza.
Read more »
MSF suspends some Gaza hospital work over presence of gunmen, suspected weapons transfers, group saysReuters
Read more »
Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Hamas-linked Gaza hospital due to reports of armed menToday's Video Headlines: 2/14/2026
Read more »