Overview
- Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported that Indonesian forces are preparing to enter Gaza within weeks as part of an International Stabilization Force envisioned by a US-led peace plan.
- After a Feb. 9 meeting at the presidential palace in Jakarta, a senior Indonesian military official said training has begun for a contingent estimated at 5,000 to 8,000 personnel.
- The planned area of operations is in southern Gaza between Khan Younis and Rafah, according to the reporting.
- Preparations for on-site housing are expected to take several weeks, and authorities have not confirmed a deployment date.
- If carried out, the Indonesian mission would likely be the first foreign troop presence in Gaza following a ceasefire.