The International Stabilization Force for Gaza, announced in February at President Donald Trump's Board of Peace meeting, has failed to deploy as none of the five countries that pledged troops have provided significant contributions three months later.

Indonesia dealt the biggest blow to the planned 20,000-strong force when it placed its commitment of 8,000 troops on indefinite hold, citing lack of implementation guidelines from Washington and the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. The suspension came approximately a week after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin told parliament that "new dynamics have emerged" and the Board of Peace "has tended to be left behind" due to the high intensity of U.S.-Iranian hostilities.

The force was intended to ensure stability in Gaza following the Israel-Hamas war, with U.S. Major General Jasper Jeffers designated to command troops from Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania. However, Board of Peace Director Nickolay Mladenov stated the force cannot begin operations until Hamas disarms and Israel begins withdrawing from Gaza, where Israeli troops currently control approximately 60 percent of the territory.

Ceasefire implementation has stalled amid mutual accusations between Hamas and Israel. Hamas demands Israeli withdrawal from areas seized since the ceasefire began, while Israeli officials say they are responding to truce violations. Local health officials report that Israeli strikes have killed more than 880 Palestinians since the ceasefire took effect.

The remaining contributing countries have offered only limited support. Kazakhstan restricted its commitment to humanitarian components including medical units, while Albania's chief of staff indicated only a few troops would be sent to the force headquarters. Kosovo plans to send 20 troops and Morocco committed to deploying military officers to the joint command structure.

Analysts suggest Indonesia's decision reflects domestic concerns about the unpopular Iran conflict, economic pressures from rising energy prices, and skepticism about the Board of Peace's effectiveness among the Indonesian public. The country previously lost four peacekeepers in Lebanon during Israel-Hezbollah fighting, further dampening support for Middle East deployments.