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MNN US · February 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Indonesia Prepares Peacekeeping Troops for Trump’s Gaza Cease-fire Plan

What happened: Indonesia is readying thousands of peacekeeping troops to support a cease-fire in Gaza, as part of President Trump's Board of Peace initiative. President Prabowo Subianto will meet Trump in Washington to discuss the plan.

Why it matters:

  • The initiative aims to reduce violence and stabilise the Gaza region.
  • It involves international cooperation, impacting both local populations and global diplomatic relations.

MNN Take: Indonesia's involvement signals growing international interest in managing the Gaza conflict through peacekeeping efforts, reflecting ongoing attempts to address regional instability.

Sources: NYTimes US