Indonesia's Gaza troops to avoid combat, stay under Jakarta command

Indonesia could send between 5,000 and 8,000 personnel, though negotiations are ongoing and no final decision has been made. - AP

JAKARTA: Indonesian troops prepared for deployment to Gaza as part of a planned International Stabilization Force (ISF) will remain under Jakarta's command, avoid combat and will be withdrawn if the mission deviates, authorities said on Saturday (Feb 14).

In a written statement, the Foreign Ministry said Indonesia’s participation would remain under national command and be carried out in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, international law, and the country’s non-aligned foreign policy.