Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board
Israel is currently blocking the construction of a military outpost in Gaza intended for an international stabilization force authorized by the Trump administration. The project, contracted to Arkel International, remains stalled as border access is denied.
Why it matters
The delay highlights ongoing geopolitical friction regarding the implementation of post-ceasefire security arrangements in Gaza.
Trump, with Board of Peace representatives, shows the group’s founding charter at a meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January./Getty Images Trump, with Board of Peace representatives, shows the group’s founding charter at a meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January./Getty Images US foreign policy Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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