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KN-JAKARTA, Development Control and Special Investigation Agency (Bappisus) Chair Aris Marsudiyanto said President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) is a strategy to strengthen Indonesia’s leverage in advocating for Palestinian independence. He said Indonesia is seeking broader engagement with global powers to build bargaining power, arguing that without it, Jakarta’s influence on international issues would remain limited.
President Prabowo Subianto has denied that Indonesia committed to paying $1 billion to the Board of Peace, a US-initiated international body, emphasizing that Jakarta’s contribution is limited to peacekeeping support rather than financial funding. “They said there are two types of membership — if you want to become a permanent or premium member, you are asked to contribute $1 billion. But I never said we were willing to pay $1 billion,” Prabowo said. Instead of providing funding, Prabowo said Indonesia had offered to contribute peacekeeping forces, particularly in support of Palestine, once conditions on the ground allow for a ceasefire. “Indonesia is not on the list of financial contributors because I did not commit any money. But we are ready to provide peacekeeping troops, in whatever number is required,” he said.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has clarified that Indonesia did not promise a $1 billion contribution to the U.S.-backed Board of Peace, asserting that no financial commitment was made. This statement follows weeks of mixed signals from his government, including a framing by Indonesia’s foreign minister linking the contribution to Gaza’s reconstruction. Other officials suggested potential financial obligations, creating the impression that Indonesia was preparing to invest in the initiative. This situation reveals not only a communication breakdown but also a governance issue, as consistent messaging on substantial foreign policy matters is crucial for maintaining trust.
House member from the PKS faction Ahmad Heryawan said that his party supports the government’s decision to delay sending National Military (TNI) personnel to Gaza, Palestine as the conflict situation in Gaza remains highly volatile, increasing risks to personnel safety and the sovereignty of other states.
Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl told reporters that the plan to deploy military (TNI) personnel to Gaza for a peace mission has been postponed. Discussions regarding the Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, have also been delayed. Vahd said that the Indonesian government is continuing to monitor developments and the situation in the Middle East. He added that Indonesia’s potential involvement in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) will be aligned with national interests and international law.
President Prabowo Subianto clarified speculation regarding Indonesia’s plan to deploy troops to Gaza, Palestine. He stressed that the mission is not intended to disarm Hamas or engage in military operations, but rather to focus on protecting civilians amid the conflict.
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