Jakarta: Indonesia on Monday said that it will deploy more than 700 peacekeepers to southern Lebanon despite attacks and killings by Israel. The deployment of 742 soldiers will be carried out as part of a rotation to replace Indonesian peacekeeping troops currently serving in Lebanon, according to Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman, reported by the state-run news agency Antara.

According to Anadolu Agency, Dudung emphasized the importance of ensuring the soldiers' safety, maintaining Indonesia's reputation, and carrying out their duties to the best of their ability. "I see that the troops are ready. Of course, this is a UN mission, but more importantly it is a mission for the Indonesian nation," he said.

The situation remains tense as six personnel from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon have been killed in Israel's assault on Lebanon, with four of them being Indonesian. Despite a ceasefire announced on April 17 and extended until May 17, the Israeli army continues to conduct daily strikes in Lebanon.

Since March 2, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in at least 2,869 deaths, 8,730 injuries, and the displacement of more than 1.6 million people, which constitutes about one-fifth of the population, according to the latest official figures.