President Donald Trump is seeking to build on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by engaging key regional allies, particularly Indonesia, in efforts to secure lasting peace in the Middle East. During his recent Asia visit, Trump praised Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto for his support and discussed the potential for Indonesia to play a larger role in peacekeeping and normalization efforts. While Indonesia remains firm that any normalization with Israel must be preceded by recognition of Palestinian statehood, the United States sees opportunities to leverage economic incentives and Indonesia's ambitions for greater international influence to encourage progress.

Indonesia's significant Muslim population and its desire to join the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development make it a pivotal player in the region. The Trump administration is exploring ways to use trade, investment, and diplomatic support as bargaining chips to bring Indonesia closer to normalization with Israel, though public opinion and historical support for Palestine present challenges. The outcome of these efforts may depend on the durability of the current ceasefire and the willingness of all parties to compromise.