US to construct half a billion-dollar military base near Gaza to supervise ceasefire – report

[Tall Timbers]

The U.S. is planning to establish a new military base in Israel near the Gaza Strip that could house thousands of soldiers to supervise and maintain the ceasefire with Hamas, Ynet News reported on Tuesday.

According to the report that is based on information obtained by Shomrim, a nonprofit news organization, the U.S. is coordinating its plans with the Israeli government and the IDF and is already in the process of examining potential sites.

“This shows just how determined they are to be involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” a security source said.

US to construct half a billion-dollar military base near Gaza to supervise ceasefire – report

Base could house thousands of soldiers from new Gaza security force

allisraelnews.com

This is unusual for Israel to allow such a foreign military presence on its soil. If it were in support of any other country I'd be against the US involvement, but I'm 100% for supporting Israel in any way we can. Time will tell if this move is a good thing or not.

 

[dwb]

Bad idea. Hamas would love nothing more than to kill a few infidels which would just invite a response. We can support Israel without getting our military actively involved. Some of Trump's latest moves have been strange; this, the 50 year mortgage, and the $2K payout are a few examples. He's just giving the democrats ammunition for the midterms.

 

[Andy C]

The U.S. is planning to establish a new military base in Israel near the Gaza Strip that could house thousands of soldiers to supervise and maintain the ceasefire with Hamas, Ynet News reported on Tuesday.

According to the report that is based on information obtained by Shomrim, a nonprofit news organization, the U.S. is coordinating its plans with the Israeli government and the IDF and is already in the process of examining potential sites.

“This shows just how determined they are to be involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” a security source said.

US to construct half a billion-dollar military base near Gaza to supervise ceasefire – report

Base could house thousands of soldiers from new Gaza security force

allisraelnews.com

This is unusual for Israel to allow such a foreign military presence on its soil. If it were in support of any other country I'd be against the US involvement, but I'm 100% for supporting Israel in any way we can. Time will tell if this move is a good thing or not.

A base there would be very strategic. Excellent idea.

 

[Andy C]

Bad idea. Hamas would love nothing more than to kill a few infidels which would just invite a response. We can support Israel without getting our military actively involved. Some of Trump's latest moves have been strange; this, the 50 year mortgage, and the $2K payout are a few examples. He's just giving the democrats ammunition for the midterms.

We have military personnel all around the world, and many are in a hostile environment. Risks comes with the job.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

As long as the U.S. is supporting and protecting Israel, this is a good thing.
However, if this ever changes, that military base is a beachhead and fortification against Israel.





FWIW, I'd go back in a heartbeat. When I had the opportunity, I was taking care of elderly Dad, and now I can't do my military job anymore [sigh]

 

[3Nails4Given]

As long as the U.S. is supporting and protecting Israel, this is a good thing.
However, if this ever changes, that military base is a beachhead and fortification against Israel.





FWIW, I'd go back in a heartbeat. When I had the opportunity, I was taking care of elderly Dad, and now I can't do my military job anymore [sigh]

I would too, but I don’t think there’s a RE code cripple

 

[Andiamo]

I wonder how this would affect Ez 38 happening or not happening. I would think they wouldn’t want to swoop in with an American base sitting there. This makes me wonder if this base will actually get built.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

I would too, but I don’t think there’s a RE code cripple

RE-4R

 

[3Nails4Given]

RE-4R

I was a RE1 at One time

 

[mattfivefour]

I was a RE1 at One time

Always knew you were a good guy.