Indonesia joins Gaza peace council without billion-dollar fee

January 23, 2026

President Prabowo Subianto signed Indonesia's membership in the Gaza Peace Council on January 22, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland, without needing to pay the US$1 billion fee required by initiator Donald Trump. The Foreign Ministry stated contributions are voluntary, while Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized the body as a temporary mechanism for peace in Gaza supported by UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

Indonesia Joins Gaza Peace Council Without Mandatory Fee Amid Concerns Over Trump's Motives President Prabowo Subianto signed the Gaza Peace Council Charter on Thursday, January 22, 2026, during the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. This initiative, proposed by US President Donald Trump, aims to halt violence in Gaza after two years of Israeli aggression, backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Indonesia's Foreign Ministry (Kemlu) clarified that the country is not required to pay the US$1 billion (Rp16.82 trillion) fee for permanent membership, as contributions are voluntary. 'In principle, such budget contributions are voluntary, and membership is possible without the fee,' said Kemlu Spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela. Indonesia views the council as a temporary mechanism to protect Gaza civilians, not an end goal. Foreign Minister Sugiono added that the Board of Peace (BoP) does not replace the UN but serves as a path for Indonesia to advocate for Palestinian independence. The body emerged from meetings of Islamic countries in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and monitors administration, stabilization, and rehabilitation in Gaza. 'Indonesia needs to join because it has been involved in the peace process from the start,' he said in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, on January 23, 2026, following consultations with the Group of New York. However, Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) founder Dino Patti Djalal voiced concerns. He urged the government to detail members' rights and obligations to avoid being 'tricked' by Trump, fearing the council could become a business venture sidelining Palestinians. 'Is there any guarantee this won't turn into a Trump 'real estate' project in Gaza?' he asked on X on January 23, 2026. Djalal questioned Benjamin Netanyahu's involvement without strong Palestinian representation, the commitment to a two-state solution, and advised against the billion-dollar fee while ensuring it does not rival the UN. He called on Foreign Minister Sugiono and Deputy Foreign Minister Anis Matta to take active roles. Initial membership lasts three years, extendable by Trump, but the US$1 billion payment exempts that limit. Indonesia joined to uphold its historical commitment to Palestine.

What people are saying

Reactions on X to Indonesia joining the Trump-initiated Gaza Peace Council without the $1 billion fee are mixed. Supporters, including official accounts, view it as a strategic diplomatic move to advocate for Gaza's reconstruction and Palestinian rights under UN resolutions. Critics and skeptics, including public figures, question the council's legitimacy, fear hidden fees or business interests (e.g., Kushner developments), Trump's lifelong chairmanship, Israeli involvement, and potential undermining of Palestinian sovereignty outside UN frameworks.

Resmi!

Presiden Prabowo menandatangani Piagam Dewan Perdamaian untuk Gaza di sela-sela WEF 2026.

Menurut Prabowo ini sebagai wujud komitmen Indonesia dalam memperjuangkan solusi dua negara bagi Palestina. pic.twitter.com/z0hmAeQ7MM

— TxtdariHI (@TxtdariHI) January 22, 2026

Presiden Prabowo Subianto telah menandatangani Piagam Board of Peace di Davos, Swiss, pada Kamis (22/1).

Penandatanganan ini menandai dimulainya Board of Peace sebagai badan internasional untuk mengawal transisi, stabilisasi, dan rekonstruksi Gaza pascakonflik. pic.twitter.com/dAUfXSt8eT

— MoFA Indonesia (@Kemlu_RI) January 23, 2026

Terima kasih atas penjelasan @Menlu_RI re Dewan Perdamaian, namun sy lihat penjelasan beliau terlalu abstrak & normatif thdp masalah yg kontroversial, sangat rumit & pastinya penuh ranjau.

Sbg negosiator 🇮🇩 utk DewanPerdamaian, Menlu Sugiono perlu berikan penjelasan lebih…

— Dino Patti Djalal (@dinopattidjalal) January 23, 2026

Menguji Dewan Perdamaian Gaza dan Diplomasi Indonesia

Oleh Fahmi Salim, Direktur Baitul Maqdis Institute & Wakil Ketua Komisi HLNKI MUI Pusat

Saat pemerintah mengumumkan keterlibatan Indonesia dalam sebuah Dewan Perdamaian Gaza, publik seharusnya tidak buru-buru bertepuk…

— Ustadz Fahmi Salim (UFS) (@Fahmisalim2) January 24, 2026

"Gaza Baru" dibangun di atas ratusan ribu-jutaan tulang orang Palestina yang menjadi korban genosida.

Sama seperti bagaimana villa-villa mewah di Bali dibangun di atas kuburan massalh korban genosida 1965.

Sejarah berulang, di berbagai tempat... https://t.co/HXvXH9mVKE

— Logos ID (@logos_id) January 22, 2026

Sources

• https://www.viva.co.id/berita/dunia/1875847-kemlu-indonesia-tak-perlu-bayar-rp168-triliun-jadi-anggota-dewan-perdamaian-gaza
• https://www.viva.co.id/berita/dunia/1875860-gabung-dewan-perdamaian-gaza-dino-patti-djalal-khawatir-indonesia-diakali-trump
• https://www.viva.co.id/berita/dunia/1875821-tak-gantikan-pbb-menlu-sebut-board-of-peace-jadi-jalan-ri-perjuangkan-kemerdekaan-palestina