ALBAWABA- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday pledged up to 8,000 troops, and potentially more, to support an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, speaking at the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace in Washington.
Addressing leaders gathered at the White House, Prabowo voiced strong confidence in the U.S.-led initiative, expressing optimism that lasting peace in Palestine could be achieved despite expected challenges.
“Even with obstacles and difficulties, we are very optimistic that under the leadership of President Donald Trump, this vision of real peace can be realized,” he said, adding that Indonesia stands ready to play an active role in securing stability in Gaza.
Prabowo said recent ceasefire gains were tangible and reaffirmed Jakarta’s commitment to contribute “a significant number of troops, up to 8,000 or more if necessary”, to help ensure the agreement holds and reconstruction efforts proceed safely.
Separately, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for coordinated international efforts to secure Palestinian self-determination through the establishment of an independent and sovereign state in line with United Nations resolutions.
Sharif stressed that preserving the ceasefire was critical to saving lives and enabling reconstruction, adding that Palestinians must retain full authority over their land and future.
Trump presided over the launch of the Board of Peace, a multilateral body tasked with overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction and promoting broader regional stability. The initiative, endorsed last month in Davos under UN Security Council Resolution 2803, brings together representatives from more than 40 countries to advance a 20-point ceasefire and recovery framework.
The plan focuses on humanitarian assistance, rebuilding infrastructure and deploying the ISF to maintain security during a transitional period before responsibilities shift to restructured Palestinian authorities. Trump announced more than $5 billion in reconstruction pledges and outlined plans aimed at economic revitalization, including major infrastructure and coastal development projects, while reiterating that further progress would depend on Hamas’ disarmament.
The Board of Peace builds on the October 2025 Gaza truce brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, which ended nearly two years of fighting. While the initiative reflects broad international backing for reconstruction, some allies like France and the UK have voiced concerns over governance arrangements and the extent of U.S. leadership within the framework, particularly amid continued tensions in the West Bank and ongoing disputes surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.
