Multiple outlets report that Donald Trump’s newly formed Gaza reconstruction oversight board, described as the “Board of Peace,” has moved forward with its first construction project in the territory. The Guardian reports, citing a source familiar with the matter, that the board issues a contract intended to build a rudimentary outpost designed to house Moroccan troops—described as accommodating about 150 people. The report says the contract has not yet been finalized and that a Louisiana-based firm, Arkel International, has been awarded the tender. The company is described as having previously worked with the U.S. government in countries including Iraq.
The Times of India similarly states that the board advances with its first project, specifying that the initial effort involves establishing a military base for Moroccan troops. Taken together, the reporting indicates the board has begun the procurement process for a troop-housing facility in Gaza, with the primary details centered on the purpose of the site, the nationality of the troops, the rough capacity, and the U.S. contractor linked to the award. No additional figures on cost, timeline, or site location are provided in the excerpts.
