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Indonesia to begin deploying Gaza peacekeeping force in April - report

The number of soldiers in Aprilis reportedly set at 1,000, and the full June force at around 8,000, which is higher than some earlier figures the media has speculated about.

Members of the Indonesian Army walk towards the Ceremonial Plaza before a ceremony marking Indonesia's 80th Independence Day in Indonesia's future capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan on August 17, 2025.
US President Donald Trump poses with the signed agreement at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a US-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025.

Trump's progress in Gaza may be used to delay a new Israeli invasion of Gaza - analysis

A patch with Indonesia and an Indonesian flag on the arm of an Indonesian soldier during the preparation of the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris France on July 14, 2025.

Indonesia to be first peacekeeping contributor to Gaza's International Stabilization Force - KAN

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press briefing during an EU-Jordan summit in Amman, Jordan, January 8, 2026; illustrative.

Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control


Indonesia proposes demilitarized zone, UN referendum for Ukraine peace plan

Indonesia's defense minister Subianto called on officials from around the globe gathered at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense meeting to call for a ceasefire.

 Indonesia's Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto speaks at a plenary session of the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 3, 2023.

Indonesia and Iran to sign Preferential Trade Agreement

The agreement will be signed during the upcoming visit of Iranian president Raisi in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta.

 Muslim men walk to attend mass prayers at the Sunda Kelapa port during Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 22, 2023.

Indonesian group hacks into Israeli homes, gas and bus stations

Israeli institutions have been the victims of a slew of hacking attacks in recent weeks. 

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Indonesia's anti-Israel prejudice is a diplomatic own goal - editorial

The image that Indonesia projected was not one of a modern, forward-looking nation, but rather, that of a backward state still blinded by anti-Israel prejudice.

 People carry placards during a protest against Israel outside the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 21, 2021.

After refusal to host Israel, Indonesia stripped of under-20 soccer World Cup

Indonesia's football federation said it had canceled the draw after the governor of the island of Bali refused to host Israel's team.

 People carry placards during a protest against Israel outside the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 21, 2021.

Soccer youth tournament thrown into doubt as Bali refuses to host Israelis

The 24-team soccer tournament is scheduled to be held from May 20-June 11 across six cities and Israel was set to make its debut in the competition.

People attend a protest against Israel outside the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 21, 2021.

UN to cut food aid for Rohingya refugees, citing fund shortfall

The World Food Program said it would reduce the value of its food assistance to $10 per person from $12 starting next month.

Rohingya refugees sit on wooden benches of a navy vessel on their way to the Bhasan Char island in Noakhali district, Bangladesh, December 29, 2020.

New Zealand pilot taken hostage in Indonesia - Papuan rebel group

The pilot had been identified as Captain Philip Merthens and it is unclear if the five passengers had also been abducted by Papuan separatists.

 An illustrative image of a Susi Air aircraft.

2022 deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

Nearly 1 million Rohingya from Myanmar are living in crowded facilities in Muslim-majority Bangladesh.

 Locals stand near a wooden boat used to carry Rohingya?refugees at a beach in Ladong village, Aceh province, Indonesia, December 25, 2022, in this photo taken by Antara Foto.

Israel and Indonesia? Expanding Abraham Accords to Asia - opinion

Can Israel and Indonesia normalize diplomatic relations? It would be an Asian game-changer.

 UAE PRESIDENT Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed is greeted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the beginning of the G20 Summit last month, in Bali.