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Israel Blocks First Gaza Construction Project Under Trump's Peace Council
The first construction project under Donald Trump's "Peace Council" in Gaza is stalled as Israel has not yet granted approval. The project, to build a post for international forces, was contracted in August but faces Israeli border restrictions.
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What happened
- 01Israel has not yet approved the first construction contract awarded by Donald Trump's "Peace Council" in Gaza.
- 02The project involves building a post to house international forces, with contractors waiting to enter the enclave.
- 03A source stated Israel "will not open the border" for the construction to proceed.
- 04The post is intended for 150 international soldiers, part of a larger 500-strong contingent from Morocco and Kosovo.
- 05The Peace Council hopes for Israeli approval after the legislative elections on October 27.
- 06The construction is seen as a prerequisite for wider reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
The Peace Council hopes for Israeli approval after the October 27 elections, viewing the post as essential for reconstruction efforts.
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