The Israeli government is currently preventing the construction of a military outpost in Gaza, a project initiated by the Board of Peace, an international organization established in 2025 and chaired by the U.S. president. The facility was intended to house 150 international troops, serving as the initial phase of a broader stabilization force for the region.

In early August, the Board of Peace awarded the construction contract to Arkel International, a firm based in Louisiana. However, according to reports, Israeli authorities have withheld the necessary permissions for the project to proceed. Two months have passed since the contract was issued, and the site remains inactive. The project represents a significant test for the Board of Peace, which was authorized by the United Nations to oversee stabilization efforts in the territory. While the project is framed as a critical step toward regional security, the lack of Israeli cooperation has effectively halted the deployment of the international vanguard force. There has been no official statement from the Israeli government regarding the specific reasons for the delay or the refusal to grant construction permits.