Highlights:
- Indonesia offers to deploy 20,000 troops for peace in Gaza.
- Proposal includes ensuring both Palestinian independence and Israeli security.
- Subianto stresses rising global conflicts and human rights violations.
- Indonesia is already the 6th largest contributor to UN peacekeeping forces.
- 157 UN member states have officially recognized Palestine.
Indonesia’s Proposal for Gaza Peace
Indonesia has expressed readiness to send 20,000 troops to Gaza to help ensure peace in the war-torn region. President Prabowo Subianto made this announcement on Tuesday (September 23) during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
He explained that the proposal is aimed at guaranteeing both Palestinian independence and Israel’s security.
Subianto on Global Conflicts
In his speech, Subianto highlighted the growing instability around the world.
“The world today is facing conflict, injustice, and increasing uncertainty. Every day we witness suffering, genocide, and violations of international law and human rights.”
President Subianto added that if the UN Security Council approves, Indonesia is ready to send 20,000 or even more troops to Gaza or any other conflict zone to help establish peace.
Indonesia’s Role in UN Peacekeeping
Subianto also mentioned Indonesia’s strong record in peacekeeping missions.
“If the Security Council makes this decision, we are ready to deploy 20,000 or more troops to Gaza or any other place to help establish peace.”
President Subianto noted that until 2024, Indonesia had already sent 2,715 soldiers to UN peacekeeping missions, making it the 6th largest contributor globally.
Subianto further said that Indonesia is also willing to send troops to other troubled regions such as Ukraine, Sudan, or Libya if required.
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Growing Global Recognition of Palestine
At present, 157 UN member states (81%) have officially recognized Palestine as a state.
During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, countries including Canada, Australia, Portugal, the UK, France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra, and Belgium formally recognized Palestine.
This leaves the United States as the only permanent member of the UN Security Council yet to recognize Palestine.
Source: Jamuna TV
