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Indonesia Refuses $1 Billion Contribution to Gaza Peace Board, Commits Only Peacekeepers
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto says Jakarta will provide peacekeeping forces in Gaza but will not pay $1B for board membership.
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by News Desk
2026-03-23
Indonesia Refuses $1 Billion Contribution to Gaza Peace Board, Commits Only Peacekeepers

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has clarified that Indonesia will not pay a $1 billion fee for membership in the Gaza Peace Board, emphasizing that the country’s role is limited to providing peacekeeping forces.

Addressing concerns about the potential financial burden on Indonesia’s national budget, President Prabowo stated that Jakarta “absolutely has not made any financial commitments” to the board. He reiterated that Indonesia’s military contribution would be limited to supplying the required number of peacekeepers to assist in Gaza.

The clarification follows criticism in Indonesia over the president’s participation in the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Board in Washington. Earlier, on February 3, the Indonesian Finance Minister had indicated that the $1 billion contribution could come from the Ministry of Defense budget, which sparked public debate.

At the inaugural meeting, an initial $17 billion pledge was announced for Gaza’s reconstruction, emergency aid, and security stabilization. The United States committed $10 billion, while nine other countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, pledged a combined $7 billion.

President Prabowo’s statement signals Indonesia’s willingness to play a constructive role in Gaza’s peacekeeping efforts while avoiding a large-scale financial obligation, aligning its commitment with military support rather than monetary contributions.
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