On February 15, 2026, it was reported that Indonesia's military announced readiness to deploy up to 8,000 troops for a humanitarian and peacekeeping mission in Gaza. The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) have established their troop structure and devised a timeline for the potential movement of these forces. Specifically, the military aims to have an initial advance team of about 1,000 personnel prepared for deployment by April 2026, while the remaining troops are expected to be ready by the end of June 2026. This development comes amid ongoing tensions in Gaza and a fragile ceasefire situation between Israeli forces and Hamas, which has persisted since October 11. The Indonesian forces are preparing for a strictly humanitarian role, as emphasized by the country’s Foreign Ministry, which states that their involvement would center around civilian protection, medical services, and reconstruction efforts. Moreover, the Indonesian troops are not expected to engage in any combat operations nor confront any armed groups directly. The decision to potentially deploy these troops aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative for Gaza, which aims to facilitate postwar reconstruction efforts. Indonesia is particularly interested in ensuring Palestinian interests are represented, especially since the Board of Peace includes Israel but lacks Palestinian representation. Indonesia's historical commitment to Palestinian causes, alongside its lack of formal diplomatic ties with Israel, underlines the significance of this peacekeeping endeavor. Indonesia's experience in international peacekeeping missions, ranked among the top ten contributors to U.N. missions, adds further credibility to its role in this humanitarian mission. As the largest Muslim-majority country globally and a strong advocate for a two-state solution, Indonesia's involvement in Gaza underscores its commitment to promoting peace and reconstruction in a region long affected by conflict.