Israel Blocks International Peacekeeping Force Base in Gaza
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israel has reportedly blocked the construction of a military base for an international peacekeeping force in the Gaza Strip, according to The Guardian. The UN's "Peace Council" had contracted a company to build the base for its initial 150 soldiers, but Israel has not approved the necessary permits. The force, approved by Israel's security cabinet in July, was intended to operate in coordination with the IDF.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel has prevented the construction of a military base for an international peacekeeping force in Gaza.
- The base was intended for the first 150 soldiers of the UN's "Peace Council" stabilization force.
- The Guardian reported that Israel is blocking the entry of necessary construction equipment and personnel.
- The political-security cabinet had previously approved the entry of the multinational force into Gaza.
- The force was planned to operate in coordination with the IDF and secure humanitarian aid.
Israel has prevented the establishment of a military base intended for the first 150 soldiers of an international peacekeeping force for the Gaza Strip, according to a report by the British newspaper The Guardian. The UN's "Peace Council" had decided to form this force.
In August, the Peace Council signed a contract with an American construction company to build the base in Gaza. However, two months later, Israel has not yet granted approval for the construction plan to proceed. An individual familiar with the matter told The Guardian that Israel is blocking the entry of contractors and trucks into the Gaza Strip, preventing the commencement of work. "Israel is not opening the border," the source stated.
Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the formation of the "Peace Council." In June, the council published its plan for the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip, which included the future deployment of an international stabilization force. This force was intended to separate IDF forces from areas controlled by the National Committee for Gaza Management, secure humanitarian aid, and train a new Palestinian police force.
In July, Israel's political-security cabinet approved the entry of the multinational force into Gaza and granted it immunity, stipulating that it would operate in full coordination with the IDF in areas beyond the "green line." Previous reports indicated readiness to host Indonesian soldiers as the first contingent of the international force, and similar preparations were made for Moroccan soldiers, but neither plan materialized.
