WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is reportedly planning a 5,000-person military base in southern Gaza as part of a newly formed International Stabilization Force (ISF), according to contracting records reviewed by The Guardian.
The proposed base would span more than 350 acres and include armored watch towers, bunkers, a small arms range, and equipment warehouses. Documents describe a fortified perimeter with barbed wire and trailer-mounted guard towers. The site would serve as an operating hub for the ISF, a multinational force authorized by the United Nations Security Council to secure Gaza’s borders, maintain peace, and support vetted Palestinian police forces.
The ISF falls under the newly created Board of Peace, chaired by former President Donald Trump and led in part by Jared Kushner. More than 20 countries have reportedly joined the Board, though several democracies have declined participation. Indonesia has signaled it may contribute up to 8,000 troops.
Questions remain about rules of engagement, funding mechanisms, and land ownership. Critics argue the governance structure is unclear and could further complicate U.S. relations in the region. A Trump administration official declined to comment on the reported contract details.
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