President Prabowo Subianto condemned the attack that killed three TNI soldiers on a UNIFIL mission in Lebanon and paid respects to their remains upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta Airport on April 4, 2026. The government demanded UN security guarantees amid ongoing concerns for troop safety.
Following the deaths of three Indonesian soldiers in southern Lebanon on March 29-30, 2026—as detailed in prior coverage—their remains arrived at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang on April 4. President Prabowo Subianto attended the ceremony at Terminal 3 VIP room, expressed profound grief on his official Instagram, and stated, "We strongly condemn every brutal act that destroys peace and causes the fall of our nation's best soldiers."
Prabowo greeted the families and kissed the head of Serka M. Nur Ichwan's baby. He affirmed posthumous promotions to honor their service.
Foreign Minister Sugiono demanded security guarantees from the UN, emphasizing, "They are peacekeeping, not peacemaking." Indonesia called for an extraordinary UN Security Council meeting and a UNIFIL safety review. KSAD General Maruli Simanjuntak reassured families that troops are well-trained.
Pangdam IX/Udayana Maj Gen Piek Budyakto provided a house, motorcycle, and aid to Serka Ichwan's family in Magelang.
