Israel Blocks Construction of Trump Peace Council's Gaza Base

Translated & summarized from Mako by baba

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Israel is reportedly blocking the construction of an international base in Gaza for 150 soldiers, an initiative by Donald Trump's "Peace Council." Contractors and equipment are being denied entry, hindering the establishment of the base and broader reconstruction efforts. The "Peace Council" plans a significant rehabilitation project for Gaza, with hopes for Israeli approval post-election.

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Israel is preventing the construction of an international base in Gaza for 150 soldiers.
The base is part of a stabilization force initiative by Donald Trump's "Peace Council."
Contractors and equipment are being denied entry into Gaza for the project.
A source stated that reconstruction is impossible without the international stabilization force.
The "Peace Council" has a long-term rehabilitation plan for Gaza costing billions.
Israel has not officially commented on the report.

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Israel is reportedly preventing the establishment of an international base in Gaza intended for 150 soldiers, according to a report by The Guardian. The base is part of a larger stabilization force initiative by the "Peace Council," an organization associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Israel has not granted permission for contractors and equipment to enter Gaza to begin construction of the fortified base, which is planned to be 100 meters by 100 meters. The construction contract was awarded in early August to Arkel International of Louisiana, but progress has been stalled for two months as Israel has not approved the contract's advancement.

A source familiar with the matter stated that without the international stabilization force, reconstruction and essential infrastructure development in Gaza are impossible due to security concerns and the inability to transport building materials. Soldiers from Morocco and Kosovo are already part of the planned 500-strong international force.

The "Peace Council," chaired by Donald Trump for life, also includes his son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff. Kushner has previously outlined a vision for Gaza that includes a luxury resort city. The council recently revealed a six-month plan costing $2.45 billion as an initial phase of a ten-year, $71 billion rehabilitation project.

Senior American advisor Aryeh Lightstone announced the creation of a new fund for direct contributions to the Palestinian people. The "Peace Council" believes that the Israeli government may allow the project to proceed after the upcoming elections on October 27th. Neither the IDF, the government, nor the "Peace Council" have officially commented on the report.