Indonesia Needs Blessing Send Troops To Gaza, Defense Minister Sjafrie Disburses 2 Paths

JAKARTA - Minister of Defense (Menhan) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the Indonesian government had two ways to get the blessing of sending peacekeepers to Gaza.

The government must obtain the blessing to ensure that the delivery of the peacekeepers can run smoothly.

"There are two alternatives. The first alternative is under the auspices of the United Nations (UN)," said Sjafrie when met at the Ministry of Defense office, Central Jakarta, Friday, which was confiscated by Antara.

Indonesia and the United Nations themselves have long worked together in sending peacekeepers in several conflict areas such as Africa and Lebanon.

"The second alternative is under the approval of the international organization initiated by the President of the United States," said Sjafrie.

To get the blessing of this international organization, Sjafrie said that approaches and communication between heads of state are needed to create an international agreement.

Not only that, Indonesia must also get support from countries that are considered competent related to conflict issues in Gaza.

"For Arab countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, if it states please, then Indonesia will be happy to involve it," explained Sjafrie.

"Of course (including) Israel, because Israel is a very competent part of this issue."

Sjafrie himself ensured that his party had prepared 20,000 personnel consisting of health forces and Zeni troops to be deployed on a peace mission in Gaza.

He hopes that all requirements and support from other countries can be pocketed by the government so that in the near future they can send peacekeepers to Gaza.