Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) has clarified that its personnel in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza will operate under full national control and will not engage in combat operations. The involvement is grounded in UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025) and emphasizes humanitarian tasks. Personnel duties are limited to civilian protection and aid, requiring Palestinian approval as a key prerequisite.
Jakarta - Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) issued a written statement on Saturday (February 14, 2026) affirming that the country's participation in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza is entirely under national control. This aligns with Indonesia's free-active foreign policy and international law.
"Not aligned against any party. Indonesian personnel will not engage in combat operations or any actions leading to direct confrontation with any armed party," the Kemenlu statement reads.
The scope of duties for Indonesian personnel is limited and specific, in line with strict national caveats. The mandate is non-combat and non-demilitarization, focusing on humanitarian efforts such as protecting civilians, providing humanitarian and health aid, reconstruction, and training the Palestinian Police.
The use of force is restricted to self-defense and mandate protection, applied proportionally and in accordance with engagement rules. The assignment area is confined to Gaza as an integral part of Palestine, with approval from Palestinian authorities as a fundamental prerequisite.
Indonesia rejects all forms of demographic changes or forced relocation of Palestinians. The presence of personnel can be terminated at any time in respect of Palestinian sovereignty. Kemenlu added that this participation does not imply recognition or political normalization with any party and supports a two-state solution for Palestinian independence.
