Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) to prepare peacekeeping troops for possible deployment in the Gaza Strip, pending the outcome of the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt and approval from the UN Security Council.

Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi delivered the statement after a meeting at Prabowo's private residence in Jakarta on Sunday, which was also attended by TNI Vice Commander General Tandyo Budi Revita.

"If a constructive agreement is reached, a troop deployment is possible. Should the talks lead to a positive outcome or peace, one consequence could be a deployment involving Indonesia," Hadi said.

Following the limited meeting, Prabowo was scheduled to depart for Egyp...