Israel is blocking a major US-backed military initiative in Gaza, according to an exclusive report. The Board of Peace, a UN-authorized body chaired by the US president, had approved plans for a Louisiana-based company to build an outpost housing 150 international troops as part of an international stabilization effort. The project, set to be the first under the Board’s mandate, has been stalled by Israel’s refusal to permit its advancement. The decision raises questions about regional cooperation amid ongoing tensions in the area.
Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forwardIsrael 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. Continue reading...
