Prabowo Subianto Backs Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Pledges Indonesian Support
Washington D.C. – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to a peaceful resolution in Gaza, voicing support for the Board of Peace (BoP) and U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan during the inaugural BoP summit held in Washington, D.C. On February 19, 2026. The summit marked the official launch of the BoP, an international mechanism aimed at supporting peace and reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip Indonesia Business Post.
Indonesia’s Pledge of Support
President Subianto emphasized the need for vigilance against any attempts to undermine the peace process, stating, “Of course, we must remain vigilant against groups that seek to derail a comprehensive solution. Such efforts can come from various sides.” Antara News. Indonesia has expressed its readiness to contribute to an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, contingent upon a clear mandate and adherence to international law DW.com.
Initially, Indonesia offered to deploy up to 1,000 soldiers by April, with the potential to increase that number to 8,000 by the end of June 2026 DW.com. However, the deployment schedule remains subject to political decisions and international mechanisms DW.com.
The Board of Peace and International Involvement
The Board of Peace, a council created and chaired by President Trump, aims to facilitate a U.S.-supported peace plan for Gaza, which was approved by the United Nations Security Council in November 2025 DW.com. Several Arab and Muslim-majority nations, including Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan, have also been actively advocating for peace efforts in Gaza and attended the summit Indonesia Business Post.
Israel has not indicated participation, and the Vatican declined to join the initiative Indonesia Business Post. The Board of Peace has secured approximately US$5 billion (Rp84.4 trillion) in funding for Gaza’s reconstruction, with estimates suggesting that rebuilding Gaza could cost at least US$70 billion Indonesia Business Post.
Indonesia’s Position and Future Steps
Indonesia views the BoP as a transitional international mechanism mandated by the United Nations Security Council to ensure a structured, measurable, and internationally legitimate stabilization process Antara News. The country supports long-term reconstruction and stabilization efforts in Gaza, while upholding the rights of the Palestinian people and advocating for a two-state solution Antara News.