The Indonesian military has said that around 8,000 soldiers will be ready for a humanitarian and peacekeeping mission in Gaza by the end of June.

The commitment to send troops is the first time US President Donald Trump has pledged to send troops to Gaza in an effort to bring peace. The government has not yet made clear the deployment of troops. However, the Indonesian military has already determined the proposed structure and timeframe, Brigadier General Donny Pramono said. “We are ready to deploy anywhere,” Pramono told the AP. “Our troops are fully prepared and will be deployed in a short time as soon as the government gives approval,” he said. He added that 1,000 troops could be deployed in April and the rest by June. Hamas and Israel signed a 20-point peace agreement in October under US mediation, which aims to build a modern city in Gaza. The agreement stipulates that Hamas will lay down its arms, Israeli forces will leave Gaza, and an international peacekeeping mission will be deployed to provide security. Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has said that Indonesia's role in Gaza will be limited to humanitarian activities and peacekeeping. The army will be active in civilian security, health care, reconstruction, and other tasks. The Foreign Ministry has made it clear that the Indonesian military will not be involved in any conflict that involves direct confrontation with armed groups.