Jerusalem, 1 Nov. (LaPresse/AP) – Jordan's foreign minister has warned that Israel's military presence in the Gaza Strip is jeopardising the fragile truce. Speaking at the Manama Dialogue security summit, Minister Ayman Safadi stressed that it is ‘imperative’ to have a Palestinian police force to maintain security in the enclave, as well as an international stabilisation force with a United Nations mandate. ‘With Israel remaining in Gaza, I think security will be a challenge,’ Safadi said. ‘Israel cannot remain in 53% of Gaza and then expect security to be guaranteed.’ US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan calls for the formation and deployment of a temporary international stabilisation force composed of Arab and other international partners who would work with Egypt and Jordan to secure Gaza's borders and ensure compliance with the ceasefire. The United States has ruled out sending American soldiers to Gaza. Several countries have openly expressed interest in participating in a future peacekeeping force, but have requested a mandate from the United Nations Security Council before committing their troops. Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, has emerged as a strong contender for a peacekeeping force in Gaza. During a visit to Asia this week, Trump praised the Indonesian leader for his support of the Middle East agreement. Indonesia has offered thousands of troops for Gaza. ‘We are indeed committed to sending peace personnel to deal with the situation in Gaza. However, the details and terms of reference of the matter remain unclear,’ Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, who like many Indonesians uses only one name, said earlier this week. "There must be a UN Security Council mandate, which we hope will be issued. So far, there have been no discussions and we are far from finalising any details," he said in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after a series of regional meetings, which were also attended by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Indonesian military spokesman Major General Freddy Ardianzah said yesterday that the number and composition of the troops are still being planned. Indonesian officials have called for the creation of an independent Palestinian state, but stressed the need to ‘recognise and guarantee the security and safety of Israel’.
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