Military support facility planned as part of broader international stabilization framework
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP) has reportedly issued its first construction-related contract for the Gaza Strip, marking an early step in the implementation of its proposed post-conflict stabilization and governance plan. The Guardian, citing a source familiar with the matter, reported that the project involves building a military support facility intended to house Moroccan personnel participating in an international stabilization force.
According to the report, the planned outpost will accommodate approximately 150 Moroccan soldiers on a rotational basis from a base in Israel. The facility is expected to cover an area measuring roughly 100 by 120 meters and will be located about one mile from the Israeli border inside territory currently controlled by Israel. Plans also include a designated rapid extraction route to facilitate emergency evacuation if required.
The reported project represents what officials describe as an initial phase of a broader security framework aimed at supporting future governance arrangements in Gaza.
Larger military presence reportedly under consideration
Earlier planning documents reviewed by The Guardian reportedly outlined a significantly larger proposal involving a military base capable of hosting up to 5,000 personnel. The first phase would initially provide basic accommodation, including tents, cots, chemical toilets and handwashing facilities, allowing forces to begin operating before permanent infrastructure is completed.
The contract has reportedly been awarded to Louisiana-based Arkel International, a company with previous experience executing US government projects across the Middle East. However, no official confirmation has been issued regarding the final approval of the agreement.
Officials say agreements remain under review
A Board of Peace official told The Guardian that several contracts are currently in the final stages of preparation but emphasized that none have yet been formally finalized.
The official said one prospective agreement involves facilities to support the International Stabilization Force, which would assist with implementing the roadmap’s planned security and governance arrangements across Gaza. The official added that the proposed facility would represent only one component of a broader reconstruction and stabilization effort expected to include multiple infrastructure projects in the coming months.
No official timeline has been announced for construction, deployment of international personnel or the broader implementation of the proposed Gaza stabilization plan.
