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Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board

The Guardian UK · 14 October 2026 at 20:19

Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board

Source tells Guardian Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward Israel is refusing to allow a key military outpost project for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to proceed in Gaza, the Guardian has learned.

In early August, the Board of Peace, the international organization authorized in 2025 by the UN and chaired by the US president, issued its first construction contract for Gaza : Louisiana-based Arkel International would construct a military outpost for 150 international troops that would be the vanguard of an international stabilization force.

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Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board

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