The United States government has unveiled plans to establish a military base in the Gaza Strip intended for up to 5,000 troops, according to The Guardian. This base would accommodate soldiers from the International Stabilization Force (ISF), which was set up by President Donald Trump's peace council. The planned area for the base spans approximately 140 hectares in the southern parts of Gaza, with designs showing the facility surrounded by barbed wire and featuring 26 portable guard towers, a shooting range for small arms, bunkers, and storage facilities for military supplies.

Some companies experienced in constructing facilities in conflict zones have already begun assessing the area in preparation for the bidding process, although The Guardian does not specify who the land previously belonged to. The situation regarding the mandate for the stabilization troops is notably murky, especially concerning their role should hostilities resume. Moreover, Indonesia has committed to contribute 8,000 troops to the stabilization force, highlighting international involvement in this sensitive area and raising questions about regional stability and security.

The establishment of such a base in Gaza comes amidst ongoing tensions in the region and could have significant implications for U.S. foreign policy and its relationships with both Palestinian authorities and neighboring countries. The transparency surrounding the base's construction, the past ownership of the land, and the rules of engagement for the soldiers stationed there will likely fuel discussions on the legality and ethical considerations of this military expansion in a volatile conflict zone.