Israel Reportedly Halting Next Phase of Trump Peace Council Plan

Israel is reportedly obstructing the next stage of the "Peace Council" initiative, a plan spearheaded by former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a British report. Citing "The Guardian," the report states that Israel is preventing contractors and equipment from entering the Gaza Strip, thereby stalling the establishment of a fortified military outpost. This outpost was intended to house approximately 150 international soldiers from Morocco and Kosovo, who are meant to form the core of a broader international stabilization force in the region.

The Peace Council had approved its first construction contract in early August with the American company Arkel International of Louisiana. The firm was tasked with building a secure military base, roughly 100 by 100 meters, to serve as a support point for foreign troops and enable their deployment. However, nearly two months later, work has not commenced, with sources indicating that Israel is refusing to open the border and allow necessary materials and vehicles to pass.

Without the construction of this base and the arrival of the international stabilization force, the broader rehabilitation program for the Gaza Strip, including the import of construction equipment and infrastructure connections, cannot begin. The report suggests that the Peace Council believes Jerusalem is delaying this sensitive project for political reasons, and that the matter may not be reconsidered until after the upcoming Israeli elections.