Published On 11/11/2025
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Last update: 14:48 (Mecca time)
Israeli Yedioth Ahronoth revealed – today, Tuesday – that the United States is planning to establish a huge military base worth $500 million near the Gaza border to “support the ceasefire” that entered into force on October 10.
The newspaper quoted Israeli officials as saying that the base can accommodate thousands of soldiers, noting that the construction of this base reflects greater US involvement in Gaza and in general in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
The Israeli sources said that this military facility could be used by the “International Stabilization Force,” which is supposed to be formed by a UN Security Council decision and deployed in Gaza.
According to the same sources, American officials discussed the plan with the Israeli government and army during the past few weeks.
Yedioth Ahronoth said that the American military presence is still limited so far, explaining that this base – if built – will be the first large-scale American military facility in Israel, and will be an expression of Washington’s increased commitment to establishing stability after the recent war on Gaza.
She added that 200 American soldiers were deployed at the Civil-Military Coordination Center (under American leadership) in Kiryat Gat, Israel, following the entry into force of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
According to the newspaper, the establishment of the American military base will be a major escalation of American activity in Israel, as it comes in the midst of steps that have already reduced Israel’s operational independence in Gaza, especially with regard to coordinating humanitarian aid deliveries.
In this context, she noted statements by Israeli officials that the Operations Coordination Center is expected to assume “full control over the distribution of humanitarian aid” in Gaza, which makes the role of the other coordination center affiliated with the Israeli government marginal.
The Israeli newspaper said that establishing an American military base at a great cost would raise a political debate in the United States, as many Republicans oppose expanding the American military presence abroad, especially in light of the federal budget crisis.