Indonesia is showing interest in U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace council initiative, signaling its willingness to potentially send up to 8,000 troops to help secure peace in Gaza. This proposal is part of a broader U.S. plan that aims to assemble a 20,000-strong international peacekeeping force in the region. While specific agreement on troop deployment locations or operational zones has yet to be finalized, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto's spokesperson indicated the country is preparing for the eventuality that a peace agreement necessitates the deployment of peacekeeping forces.

President Subianto is also scheduled to attend the inaugural meeting of Trump's peace council in Washington this February. Originally conceived to focus directly on Gaza, Trump's peace council appears to be evolving into a more generalized peace initiative. Observers suggest that Trump may be attempting to establish a rival framework to the United Nations for conflict resolution, which could significantly change the landscape of international diplomacy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The backdrop includes a fragile ceasefire that began on October 10, though its success is still uncertain, particularly with Israel’s ongoing military posture in the region. Indonesia's involvement represents a surprising pivot in its foreign policy, indicating a readiness to engage in international peacekeeping while aligning with U.S. efforts, despite the complexities of the situation in Gaza.