U.S. begins construction of Gaza-border base for peace plan

The United States military has begun constructing a large new base near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, advancing infrastructure for an international force despite a stalled diplomatic process aimed at ending the conflict. The base, located near Reim, is intended to serve as a military and civilian headquarters for organizations and forces working under the framework of the Trump administration's "Board of Peace" plan for Gaza.

Construction is proceeding in full coordination with Israeli authorities, with the Israeli Defense Ministry and military providing on-the-ground assistance. Plans for the facility include a command-and-control tower and mobile structures to house forces and staff, with permanent buildings to follow. The new base will replace a previous multinational coordination headquarters in Kiryat Gat, which was largely vacated by representatives from more than two dozen countries following the outbreak of a wider regional war with Iran.

The base is directly tied to the U.S.-backed plan for Gaza's governance and reconstruction following the Israel-Hamas war. Expert committees under the Board of Peace have reportedly prepared detailed plans for civilian sectors...