Leaks reveal Trump administration's plan to build an international military base south of the Gaza Strip

British press sources have revealed official documents and records confirming the Trump administration's intention to construct a major military base within the Gaza Strip. According to these documents, the base is designed to be a permanent headquarters for approximately 5,000 soldiers of multiple nationalities, as part of what is known as the 'International Stability Force'. This move comes as a pivotal part of the 'Peace Council' strategy, recently established by the US administration to address the war in the Strip.

The proposed military base spans an area of up to 350 acres in a desert region located south of the Gaza Strip, an area that still contains remnants of rubble from previous military operations. The engineering plans include the construction of a military fortress 1400 meters long and 1100 meters wide, surrounded by barbed wire and extensive security installations. The site will also be equipped with 26 armored, portable observation towers, in addition to firing ranges and advanced storage facilities for military and logistical equipment.

Reports indicated that the contract document for the construction of this facility was issued by the 'Peace Council', headed by Trump and led by his son-in-law Jared Kushner, under the direct supervision of US government contracting officials. This council, whose formation was announced last January, aims to manage the transitional phase in Gaza and coordinate reconstruction efforts. The council also seeks to provide international security cover by deploying stabilization forces to contribute to the implementation of post-war arrangements in accordance with UN Resolution 2803.

On the international level, mixed reactions emerged regarding this plan, with Indonesia offering to send approximately 8,000 soldiers to participate in the proposed international force. In contrast, the proposal faced sharp legal criticism, with legal experts describing the 'Peace Council' as a tool for direct American control. Human rights groups considered the construction of military bases on Palestinian land without national consent to be a new form of occupation, especially given the thousands of bodies still under the rubble.

For its part, the official side in Washington remains cautious regarding these leaks, with Trump administration officials denying the presence of any American combat forces on the ground at present. Official sources refused to comment directly on the details of the leaked documents, despite confirming ongoing diplomatic efforts to consolidate security in the region. The question remains about the ability of this international force to impose stability amidst the increasing field and political complexities in the Palestinian territories.

The complex spans approximately 350 acres and is planned as a base for a multinational force within the vision of the Peace Council.