Israel has halted a U.S.-led initiative to build a military outpost in Gaza, a key element of President Donald Trump’s proposed peace and reconstruction plan following the October 2025 ceasefire. This project is intended to support an international stabilization force and facilitate security for reconstruction and humanitarian operations in the region.
The construction, awarded to Louisiana-based Arkel International, was set to begin with a facility designed to house 150 international troops. However, reports indicate that contractors and construction vehicles have been unable to access Gaza, causing delays that affect the broader implementation of the Board of Peace initiative.
The stalled development of the military outpost, which is meant to support rotating deployments of international troops from countries including Morocco and Kosovo, poses challenges to planned reconstruction activities. These activities include delivering construction equipment, restoring utilities, and establishing facilities necessary for civilian recovery in Gaza.
There is speculation that the project might proceed following Israel’s elections scheduled for October 27, but no official timeline has been confirmed. The Board of Peace, spearheaded by Trump, has announced a six-month reconstruction program valued at $2.45 billion as part of a larger $71 billion plan over ten years to rebuild Gaza.
Despite these plans, the situation in Gaza remains precarious. Ongoing Israeli strikes since the ceasefire have resulted in approximately 1,400 deaths, according to Gaza health authorities. The delay in the establishment of the international military outpost underscores the difficulties in securing and reconstructing the region.