U.S. Reacts to Report of Military Base Construction Near Gaza Strip

According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Sputnik, the white House spokesperson said that the U.S. government has not approved plans to build a military base with a capacity of 10,000 troops near the Gaza Strip.
Yesterday,informed sources revealed that the U.S. Navy is seeking funding to establish such a military base close to Gaza.
Also yesterday, Yedioth ahronoth quoted an Israeli source reporting that the United States aims to build a military facility around the Gaza area.
The spokesperson added that this move would be part of new security measures being implemented.
It is worth noting that dozens of American soldiers are currently stationed in kiryat Gat,located in central occupied territories,under the pretext of monitoring ceasefire conditions in Gaza.

