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U.S. Military Denies $500M Base Plans Near Gaza

11/13/2025

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The U.S. military denied plans to construct a $500-million base near Gaza, asserting that no American troops will be stationed there.
CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins stated that reports of a military base are inaccurate.
The Navy is considering a temporary base to support an International Stabilization Force (ISF) monitoring the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt noted that the request for information about the base does not indicate an official plan.
The U.S. is coordinating international aid and security efforts in Gaza without deploying combat forces.

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The U.S. military denied plans to construct a $500-million base near Gaza, asserting that no American troops will be stationed there.
CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins stated that reports of a military base are inaccurate.
The Navy is considering a temporary base to support an International Stabilization Force (ISF) monitoring the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt noted that the request for information about the base does not indicate an official plan.
The U.S. is coordinating international aid and security efforts in Gaza without deploying combat forces.