The Donald Trump administration, as per reports, is planning to construct a large military base in southern Gaza. The proposed installation would span more than 350 acres and house up to 5,000 personnel.<h2>A US military base in Gaza?</h2>According to a The Guardian report, the Board of Peace contracting records show that the military base is being envisioned as a military operating base for a future International Stabilization Force.The base is envisioned as the operational hub of a multinational force operating under the newly created Board of Peace, an entity chaired by US President Donald Trump and reportedly led in part by his son-in-law Jared Kushner. The United Nations Security Council has authorised the Board to establish a temporary stabilisation mission in Gaza, tasked with securing borders, protecting civilians and supporting vetted Palestinian police units.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/shaping-a-presidential-legacy-from-donald-j-trump-international-airport-kennedy-center-to-warships-trump-s-latest-self-naming-moves-in-pics-1771400773467">What's in a name? Trump's many attempts to leave behind a presidential legacy: Airport, warship and more | In pics</a><h2>How big would the compound be?</h2>According to the documents, the compound would measure roughly 1,400 by 1,100 meters and be surrounded by barbed wire and 26 armoured watchtowers. Plans include bunkers with reinforced ventilation systems, a small-arms range, and storage facilities for military equipment. "The Contractor," reads the document, "shall conduct a geophysical survey of the site to identify any subterranean voids, tunnels, or large cavities per phase," a likely reference to Hamas’s extensive tunnel network.The site is described as a flat, arid stretch of land in southern Gaza, an area heavily damaged during the conflict.<h2>Human Remains Protocol</h2>According to the Guardian, one section of the proposal outlines a "Human Remains Protocol" that requires work to stop if suspected remains are discovered. "If suspected human remains or cultural artefacts are discovered, all work in the immediate area must cease immediately, the area must be secured, and the Contracting Officer must be notified immediately for direction". Gaza authorities have said thousands of bodies remain buried beneath rubble.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vatican-snubs-trump-s-board-of-peace-invitation-over-governance-concerns-leavitt-hits-back-at-pope-1771462475804">Vatican snubs Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace invitation over governance concerns; Leavitt hits back at Pope</a>Indonesia has reportedly offered up to 8,000 troops for the stabilisation force, and more than 20 countries have signed onto the Board of Peace. However, several governments, and most recently the Pope, have declined to participate, and critics have questioned the Board's governance structure, noting that its charter appears to grant Trump permanent leadership.

The Donald Trump administration is reportedly planning a 350 acre military base in southern Gaza to house up to 5,000 personnel under the new Board of Peace. All you need to know.

The Donald Trump administration, as per reports, is planning to construct a large military base in southern Gaza. The proposed installation would span more than 350 acres and house up to 5,000 personnel. A US military base in Gaza? According to a The Guardian report, the Board of Peace contracting records show that the military base is being envisioned as a military operating base for a future International Stabilization Force. The base is envisioned as the operational hub of a multinational force operating under the newly created Board of Peace, an entity chaired by US President Donald Trump and reportedly led in part by his son-in-law Jared Kushner. The United Nations Security Council has authorised the Board to establish a temporary stabilisation mission in Gaza, tasked with securing borders, protecting civilians and supporting vetted Palestinian police units. Also read | What's in a name? Trump's many attempts to leave behind a presidential legacy: Airport, warship and more | In pics How big would the compound be? According to the documents, the compound would measure roughly 1,400 by 1,100 meters and be surrounded by barbed wire and 26 armoured watchtowers. Plans include bunkers with reinforced ventilation systems, a small-arms range, and storage facilities for military equipment. "The Contractor," reads the document, "shall conduct a geophysical survey of the site to identify any subterranean voids, tunnels, or large cavities per phase," a likely reference to Hamas’s extensive tunnel network. The site is described as a flat, arid stretch of land in southern Gaza, an area heavily damaged during the conflict. Human Remains Protocol According to the Guardian, one section of the proposal outlines a "Human Remains Protocol" that requires work to stop if suspected remains are discovered. "If suspected human remains or cultural artefacts are discovered, all work in the immediate area must cease immediately, the area must be secured, and the Contracting Officer must be notified immediately for direction". Gaza authorities have said thousands of bodies remain buried beneath rubble. Also read | Vatican snubs Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace invitation over governance concerns; Leavitt hits back at Pope Indonesia has reportedly offered up to 8,000 troops for the stabilisation force, and more than 20 countries have signed onto the Board of Peace. However, several governments, and most recently the Pope, have declined to participate, and critics have questioned the Board's governance structure, noting that its charter appears to grant Trump permanent leadership.

The Donald Trump administration is reportedly planning a 350 acre military base in southern Gaza to house up to 5,000 personnel under the new Board of Peace. All you need to know.

Trump administration to build 350-acre US base in war-scarred Gaza: Report

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the "Board of Peace" for Gaza as announced by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasised that the UAE's decision reflects the importance of fully implementing President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which is critical for the realisation of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. He reaffirmed the UAE's confidence in President Trump's leadership and commitment to global peace, exemplified by the historic Abraham Accords.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-billion-for-peace-confusion-and-panic-as-trump-forces-gaza-peace-board-event-on-davos-2026-1768882863505">$1 billion for ‘peace’? Confusion and panic as Trump forces Gaza ‘Peace Board’ event on Davos 2026</a> Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE's readiness to contribute actively to the mission of the Board of Peace, supporting greater cooperation, stability, and prosperity for all, according to UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Trump has also invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the Gaza Board of Peace, describing him as one of several world leaders considered for the initiative. The formation of the Gaza Board of Peace, as part of Phase 2 of the 20-Point Peace Plan to end the conflict in the Middle East, aims to promote stability and oversee post-conflict reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. Responding to questions from reporters during a media gaggle, Trump said that Putin was among those invited to participate in the board, which he claimed would work toward peace and stability in Gaza.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-there-can-be-no-going-back-trump-insists-greenland-is-imperative-after-very-good-call-with-nato-chief-1768888844768">‘There can be no going back’: Trump insists Greenland is ‘imperative,’ after 'very good' call with NATO chief</a> When asked directly whether he had invited President Putin to join the Board of Peace, Trump replied, "Yes, he's one of the people. These are world leaders. And the answer is yes." The Board of Peace was proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflict more broadly. According to a White House statement, the proposed Executive Board members will oversee portfolios critical to Gaza's stabilisation and long-term success. These include governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilisation. Prime Minister Modi has been invited by Trump to serve on the Gaza Peace Board. However, countries that commit USD 1 billion would secure permanent seats on the board, while those that do not pay could still join for a three-year term.&nbsp;

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasised that the UAE's decision reflects the importance of fully implementing President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which is critical for the realisation of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the "Board of Peace" for Gaza as announced by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasised that the UAE's decision reflects the importance of fully implementing President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which is critical for the realisation of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. He reaffirmed the UAE's confidence in President Trump's leadership and commitment to global peace, exemplified by the historic Abraham Accords. Also read | $1 billion for ‘peace’? Confusion and panic as Trump forces Gaza ‘Peace Board’ event on Davos 2026 Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE's readiness to contribute actively to the mission of the Board of Peace, supporting greater cooperation, stability, and prosperity for all, according to UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Trump has also invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the Gaza Board of Peace, describing him as one of several world leaders considered for the initiative. The formation of the Gaza Board of Peace, as part of Phase 2 of the 20-Point Peace Plan to end the conflict in the Middle East, aims to promote stability and oversee post-conflict reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. Responding to questions from reporters during a media gaggle, Trump said that Putin was among those invited to participate in the board, which he claimed would work toward peace and stability in Gaza. Also read | ‘There can be no going back’: Trump insists Greenland is ‘imperative,’ after 'very good' call with NATO chief When asked directly whether he had invited President Putin to join the Board of Peace, Trump replied, "Yes, he's one of the people. These are world leaders. And the answer is yes." The Board of Peace was proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflict more broadly. According to a White House statement, the proposed Executive Board members will oversee portfolios critical to Gaza's stabilisation and long-term success. These include governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilisation. Prime Minister Modi has been invited by Trump to serve on the Gaza Peace Board. However, countries that commit USD 1 billion would secure permanent seats on the board, while those that do not pay could still join for a three-year term.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasised that the UAE's decision reflects the importance of fully implementing President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which is critical for the realisation of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

UAE backs Trump’s Gaza plan, joins Board of Peace

 Trump unveils a ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, appointing Blair, Kushner, and Rubio. The body seeks global funding and invites leaders like Modi and Milei to oversee reconstruction.

&nbsp;Trump unveils a ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, appointing Blair, Kushner, and Rubio. The body seeks global funding and invites leaders like Modi and Milei to oversee reconstruction.

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