Trump's Gaza Board of Peace Prioritizes Military Base Over Civilian Reconstruction

In a surprising move that raises eyebrows, Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has awarded its first construction contract in Gaza not for civilian infrastructure, but for a military base. The contract, reportedly awarded to Louisiana-based Arkel International, calls for a 150-person outpost to house Moroccan troops in the war-torn region.

This decision prompts serious questions about the Board's priorities: Why build a military installation in a place desperately in need of civilian rebuilding? Who is accountable for this apparent misallocation of resources?

The contract, which has not yet been finalized, signals a troubling direction for Gaza’s recovery efforts. As communities suffer from the devastation of conflict, the focus seems to have shifted towards militarization rather than addressing the urgent needs of the civilian population.

As reported by The Guardian, the Board of Peace was established in January to oversee reconstruction efforts in Gaza. However, with this first contract, citizens are left wondering if their needs will ever be prioritized in a landscape marred by violence and instability.

Source: The Guardian US