Trump officials plan to build 5,000-person military base in Gaza, files show

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Aram Roston and Cate BrownFebruary 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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According to reviewed documents, the Trump administration, through the Board of Peace chaired by Donald Trump and led in part by Jared Kushner, plans to construct a 5,000-person military base in Gaza. The base, spanning over 350 acres in southern Gaza, is intended to house a future International Stabilization Force (ISF), a multinational military force authorized by the UN Security Council. The ISF is tasked with securing Gaza's border, maintaining peace, protecting civilians, and training Palestinian police forces. The base will include armored watch towers, a small arms range, bunkers, and a warehouse for military equipment. While over 20 countries have joined the Board of Peace, questions remain regarding the ISF's rules of engagement and its role in disarming Hamas.

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Washington DC 40% United Nations (UN) ×250% Indonesia ×260% Israel ×260% Hamas ×260% Jared Kushner 70% International Stabilization Force (ISF) ×480% Board of Peace ×785% Donald Trump ×390% Gaza ×695%

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