Archive · 12 Nov 2025
US Navy Considers Temporary Base Near Gaza for 10,000 Troops
The US military is thinking about building a big temporary camp close to Gaza, like a small city for soldiers.
This camp would be for about 10,000 people and would provide everything they need, like food, water, and a place to work, for a whole year.
The idea is to have soldiers from other countries stay there to help keep peace between Israel and Hamas if they agree to stop fighting.
The Navy sent out a request to companies to see how much it would cost to build this base.
However, the White House hasn't approved this plan yet and says it's just an early idea.
No American soldiers would be sent into Gaza itself.
Israel is also aware of these ideas and is working with the Americans on plans for the future of Gaza.
The US Navy is requesting cost estimates for a temporary base near Gaza to house 10,000 personnel for 12 months.
This potential base is intended to support an international stabilization force monitoring a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
No US troops are planned for deployment into Gaza itself, according to US Central Command.
The White House has not yet approved this plan, with a spokesperson calling the request an early, unapproved document.
The base would require a comprehensive security plan and provide full logistical support, including meals, water, and medical services.
- Who
- US Navy, US military, international military partners, US Central Command, White House, Israeli military spokesman
- What
- Exploring the construction of a temporary, self-sustaining military base near Gaza capable of housing 10,000 personnel for 12 months.
- When
- Request for Information sent on October 31, with responses due November 3.
- Where
- Near Gaza, Israel.
- Why
- As part of a push for an international stabilization force to monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and enable rebuilding efforts.
US Military and Centcom
White House
Involvement and Approval
US Military and Centcom
US Central Command confirms the military is planning potential options for basing international troops for a stabilization force and that no US troops will be deployed into Gaza. A US official states the request is an early planning step for a potential base in southern Israel.
White House
The White House has not approved such a step and describes the document as 'a single piece of paper produced by random people within the military.'
- Base Capacity
- 10,000 personnel
- Office Space
- 10,000 square feet
- Duration
- 12 months
- Location Consideration
- Near Gaza, Israel
- Request Date
- October 31
- Response Deadline
- November 3
- Contracting Vehicle
- WEXMAC (Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract)