He said approval is needed to ensure a smooth mission.
“There are two alternatives. The first is under the auspices of the United Nations (UN),” Sjafrie said during a meeting at the Ministry of Defense in Central Jakarta.
Indonesia has long collaborated with the UN in peacekeeping operations in Africa and Lebanon.
“The second alternative is under the approval of an international organization initiated by the President of the United States,” he added.
Sjafrie explained that this route would require high-level diplomatic engagement and agreements between heads of state.
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Indonesia also aims to secure backing from countries considered influential in the Gaza conflict.
“For Arab countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, if they give the green light, Indonesia would be happy to get involved,” Sjafrie said.
He stressed that Israel’s approval would also be essential, as the country is a key player in the conflict.
The minister confirmed that Indonesia has prepared 20,000 personnel for the mission, including medical teams and engineers.
He expressed optimism that, with the necessary international support, Indonesia could deploy its peacekeeping forces to Gaza in the near future.
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Translator: Walda, Azis Kurmala
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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