Indonesian peacekeepers’ deaths spur calls for Middle East exit plan

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Resty Woro YuniarApril 1, 2026 at 12:13 PM

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The deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have prompted calls for Indonesia to reassess its Middle East policy. Analysts and lawmakers are questioning the risks of overseas deployments in the region and the limits of diplomatic protection amid escalating conflict. The incidents, which also injured five other peacekeepers, have led to pressure on Indonesia to intensify diplomatic efforts and seek accountability from Israel. There are also calls to evaluate Indonesia's membership in the Board of Peace, which includes Israel, and its plan to send troops to Gaza as part of a US-led stabilization force. Indonesia's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks on the UNIFIL, citing a deteriorating security environment due to Israeli military operations.

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Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the attacks on UNIFIL.

quote — Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs100% confidence

The attacks injured five other peacekeepers.

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Three Indonesian peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon.

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Indonesia is under pressure to push for accountability from Israel.

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Ongoing Israeli military operations have placed UN peacekeepers at grave risk.

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Donald Trump 50% United States 50% Ministry of Foreign Affairs 60% Gaza Strip ×260% United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) 70% Israel ×370% Lebanon ×280% Indonesia ×790%

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peacekeepers 100% middle east policy 80% gaza 70% overseas deployment 70% unifil 60% accountability 60% israeli military operations 60% indonesia 50% exit plan 50% security environment 40%