Board of Peace issues first construction contract for Moroccan security force base in Gaza - report

The Board of Peace, an initiative associated with US President Donald Trump, has issued its first construction contract in the Gaza Strip, according to a report by The Guardian. The project aims to establish a military outpost designed to house 150 Moroccan soldiers who would rotate from a base in Israel.

The planned outpost will cover an area of 100 by 120 meters and will be situated approximately one mile from the Israeli border, within Gaza's territory under Israeli control. The design includes a "quick extraction route" for stationed forces. Earlier contract plans indicated this outpost was the initial phase for a larger, 5,000-person military base in Gaza.

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are in the final stages of preparing several contract awards. None have been finalized.

The contract was reportedly awarded to Arkel International, a Louisiana-based company with prior experience working for the US government in Middle Eastern countries. However, a Board of Peace official clarified that contract awards are in the final stages and none have been finalized. The official mentioned a prospective contract for facilities to support an international stabilization force (ISF), which will aid in implementing security and governance arrangements for Gaza.

This development marks a significant step in the operationalization of the Board of Peace's initiatives in the region. The project underscores the international involvement in Gaza's security and governance framework, as outlined by the roadmap.

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One prospective contract concerns facilities to support the international stabilization force (ISF), which will assist in implementing the roadmap’s security and governance arrangements. This contract will be one of many that are essential for the future of Gaza.