Jakarta, Nov. 14 -- Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said Friday that Indonesia has two options to secure approval for deploying peacekeeping forces to Gaza amid ongoing regional tensions.

He said approval is needed to ensure a smooth mission.

"There are two alternatives. The first is under the auspices of the United Nations (UN)," Sjafrie said during a meeting at the Ministry of Defense in Central Jakarta.

Indonesia has long collaborated with the UN in peacekeeping operations in Africa and Lebanon.

"The second alternative is under the approval of an international organization initiated by the President of the United States," he added.

Sjafrie explained that this route would require high-level diplomatic engagement and agreements...