JAKARTA - The Indonesian government has confirmed the repatriation of three bodies of TNI personnel who served in the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon.
According to information from the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia (PTRI) in New York on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) of the Republic of Indonesia, Friday, April 3, the release and honoring ceremony for the bodies of the three Indonesian peacekeepers was held at the Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
The ceremony was led directly by the Force Commander of UNIFIL as a form of the last respect for their services and dedication in maintaining world peace.
The Indonesian government continues to coordinate closely with the United Nations to ensure that the repatriation process can take place quickly, safely, and smoothly. The repatriation of the remains is expected to be carried out in the first week of April 2026.
The repatriation process in a conflict situation has its own challenges, according to the statement. In normal conditions, the journey from Beirut to Jakarta takes at least 17 hours.
However, currently, the intensity of contact weapons at various points in the region, including as a result of the increasing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, not only causes movement limitations, but also endangers safety.
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia reiterates its commitment to ensure that the repatriation process can take place as best as possible.
The repatriation, according to the statement, is the last form of respect for the fallen soldiers, as well as the state's responsibility to the families left behind.
Captain of the Infantry Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, Sertu Muhammad Nur, and Praka Farizal Rhomadhon are three Indonesian peacekeepers who died while on duty in Lebanon.
Their dedication is part of Indonesia's commitment to maintaining world peace as mandated by the opening of the 1945 Constitution.
The flood of expressions of sorrow and international support for Indonesia is proof of their success in raising the dignity and pride of the Indonesian nation in the eyes of the world.
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia expressed its deep condolences for the deaths of the three Indonesian peacekeepers as a result of the Israeli attack in Lebanon on March 29 and 30, 2026.
"Their departure leaves a deep sorrow, not only for the families they left behind, but also for the entire Indonesian nation," said PTRI New York.
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