Indonesia has officially joined the Board of Peace (BoP), a peace council initiated by US President Donald J. Trump, as a non-permanent member. The membership is voluntary, and Indonesia has not yet paid the USD 1 billion contribution for Gaza reconstruction. President Prabowo Subianto emphasized a cautious approach with the option to withdraw if it conflicts with national principles.
On February 4, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with former foreign ministers and deputy ministers at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to discuss Indonesia's membership in the Board of Peace. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya explained that the membership is non-permanent, and Indonesia has full authority to withdraw at any time. "Member countries may pay or not. If they pay, they become permanent members. But if not, membership lasts for 3 years. Currently, Indonesia has not paid," Teddy stated.
The USD 1 billion fund, equivalent to Rp16.8 trillion, is intended for Gaza reconstruction and is not mandatory. Indonesia joined alongside seven other Muslim-majority countries: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan. The main goal is direct involvement in reducing conflict in Palestine, beyond just attending conferences.
Former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal described the move as realistic, the only current option for a Gaza ceasefire despite high risks. "We hold the option to exit. The President also conveyed that we always hold the exit option," Dino said. Foreign Minister Sugiono affirmed there were no pro-contra debates in the meeting, with discussions mutually reinforcing. Former Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda added that the contribution aims to aid the Palestinian people, though the amount and timing remain undecided.
PKB Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar (Cak Imin) fully supports it, calling it part of productive diplomacy that honors Indonesia. Prabowo stressed caution, ready to withdraw if it contradicts national interests, including the two-state solution for Palestine.
