Israel blocks construction of planned Gaza base for Trump peace board

Summary

The Guardian reports that Israel is refusing to let a US-led project to build a military outpost in Gaza for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace proceed. The project, intended to house 150 international troops as the vanguard of an international stabilization force, was contracted to Louisiana-based Arkel International in early August.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   14 Oct 2026, 19:19 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Israel is refusing to allow the planned Gaza outpost for 150 international troops to proceed; it says the Board of Peace awarded the construction contract to Arkel International in early August.