Israel Blocks Construction of Planned Base in Gaza by Trump's Peace Board
This situation, which delays the deployment of the international stabilization force, disrupts the board's future reconstruction programs.
Israel is not granting permission for the critical military base project planned to be built in Gaza for Donald Trump's Peace Board. Due to the border remaining closed to crossings, the shipment of the international stabilization force and other programs of the board are being disrupted.
Construction Contract and Obstacles
In early August, the UN-authorized Peace Board, chaired by the US president, awarded its first construction contract for Gaza. Louisiana-based Arkel International was going to build a military outpost for 150 international soldiers.
Despite two months passing, Israel has not yet allowed the contract to proceed. According to a source close to the matter, contractors and trucks are not being permitted to cross into Gaza and begin work.
The Peace Board and the Purpose of the Base
Established following the October 2025 ceasefire, the Peace Board is at the center of Trump's claims that he ended the conflict. The planned temporary base will be located on the site of a former humanitarian foundation project.
A heavily armed force of 150 soldiers, consisting of troops coming from Morocco and Kosovo, was planned to be deployed at the base in question on short-term rotations.
Election Expectations and the Board's Plans
It is stated that without this contract, the rest of the Peace Board's program cannot be launched. Sources close to the board believe that the Israeli government will clear the way for the project after the elections to be held on October 27.
On the other hand, on September 23, the Peace Board announced a 2.45 billion dollar six-month plan for reconstruction, while also announcing that the estimated 10-year cost is 71 billion dollars.