Jakarta, Nov. 15 -- Indonesia is preparing medical equipment and support facilities for peacekeeping troops earmarked for Gaza, Major General Freddy Ardianzah, head of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Information Center, said Saturday.

The TNI plans to deploy 20,000 personnel, focusing on health services and the Construction Engineers unit.

"These include field hospital facilities, emergency medical equipment, ambulances, clean water and sanitation kits, and engineers' construction capabilities, including heavy equipment and reconstruction facilities," Freddy said.

Engineers' equipment will be used to build public facilities for residents, he added.

The designated personnel have prior peacekeeping experience and will undergo...