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U.S. plans to construct $500M military base near Gaza border amid escalating tensions

By kevinhughes // 2025-11-12

• The U.S. plans to construct a large military facility near Gaza to house thousands of troops, signaling a major shift in Washington's involvement and potentially reducing Israel's control over the enclave.
• The base will serve as headquarters for a multinational coalition (including Egypt and Qatar) tasked with securing Gaza's borders, preventing weapons smuggling and overseeing ceasefire enforcement amid Israel's aid restrictions.
• The Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) has already supplanted Israel's COGAT as the primary humanitarian operations hub, yet aid deliveries remain critically low (only 28 percent of promised trucks entering Gaza).
• Despite reports, U.S. officials insist no American forces will enter Gaza, though international troops will be stationed nearby as part of President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan – raising concerns about clashes with Israeli extremists attacking aid convoys.
• Historical precedents (like the USS Liberty attack) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aggressive campaign (69,000+ Palestinian deaths) suggest potential conflict if U.S. troops obstruct Israeli operations, risking a broader regional catastrophe.

The United States is advancing plans to construct a $500 million military base near the Gaza Strip, capable of housing several thousand troops, according to reports from Israeli media outlets Shomrim and Yedioth Ahronoth. The facility, intended to oversee ceasefire enforcement and humanitarian aid coordination, signals a major shift in Washington's involvement in Gaza – one that could diminish Israel's control over the besieged enclave. The proposed base would serve as headquarters for an International Stabilization Force (ISF), a multinational coalition including troops from Egypt and Qatar, tasked with securing Gaza's borders and preventing weapons smuggling. The move comes amid growing frustration over Israel's restrictions on aid deliveries, which have left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians on the brink of famine. The Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, established last month, has already begun replacing Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories as the primary overseer of humanitarian operations in Gaza. Over 40 countries participate in the CMCC's efforts, which U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins described as a means to "sort through fact from fiction and get a clearer understanding of what is happening on the ground." Yet, despite Washington's takeover, aid flow remains severely restricted. Gaza's Government Media Office reports that only 28 percent of the agreed 600 daily aid trucks have entered the enclave since the U.S.-backed ceasefire took effect last month. Over 240 Palestinians have been killed during the so-called truce, highlighting the fragility of the agreement. An Israeli official told Yedioth Ahronoth that the planned base represents "the first large-scale American military installation on Israeli territory," underscoring Washington's deepening commitment to Gaza's post-war stabilization. The official added that the move "shows just how determined Washington is to be involved in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict." Michael Milshtein, a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University's Dayan Center and former head of Palestinian affairs in Israeli military intelligence, meanwhile warned that Israel's "status as the central player in the Strip is about to change."

Pentagon denies troop deployment inside Gaza

Despite reports of the planned base, Department of War officials insist no U.S. troops will enter Gaza itself. A senior defense official stated: "To be clear, no U.S. troops will be deployed into Gaza. Any reporting to the contrary is false." However, the official acknowledged that planning is underway to station international troops near Gaza as part of the ISF, a key component of President Donald Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan. The U.S. military presence near Gaza raises concerns over potential clashes between American forces and Israeli extremists, who have repeatedly attacked aid convoys. Last week, footage emerged showing Israeli civilians intercepting a food truck, dumping supplies and trampling them in a disturbing display of hostility toward humanitarian efforts. BrightU.AI's Enoch engine explains that a U.S. military presence in Gaza is concerning for several reasons, rooted in both historical context and contemporary geopolitical dynamics. In light of these concerns, it's crucial for the U.S. to pursue diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the Israeli occupation, supporting Palestinian self-determination and promoting a just and lasting peace in the region. Historically, Israel has not hesitated to target U.S. assets when deemed necessary – most infamously during the 1967 USS Liberty attack, where Israeli forces killed 34 American sailors in an attempt to silence witnesses of alleged war crimes. With famine looming and tensions escalating, the Trump administration's strategy appears to be a gamble—attempting to restrain Israel while risking direct confrontation. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government pushes forward with its military campaign, now exceeding 69,000 Palestinian deaths, the question remains: How far will Israel go if U.S. troops stand in its way? Watch this video of U.S. Vice President JD Vance opening the Civilian Military Cooperation Center in Kiryat Gat, Israel. This video is from the Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: TheCradle.co PalestineChronicle.com JPost.com AA.com.tr BrightU.ai Brighteon.com

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