The US is planning to establish a large military base in Israel near the Gaza border for use by international forces that would operate inside the Strip to maintain the ceasefire there, Ynet and Shomrim reported, APA reports.
The joint reports says the facility is expected to house several thousand troops, at a cost estimated at around $500 million.
A security official tells the outlets the move constitutes a significant shift for Israel, which has traditionally sought to minimize international involvement in territories under its control, and highlights Washington’s determination to take an active role in Gaza and the conflict.