The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 12th, 2025: Is the U.S. Planning a MASSIVE Base Next to Gaza? & Kyiv Rocked by Major Corruption Scandal
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Nov 12, 2025 Tensions rise as reports emerge about a potential massive U.S. military base near Gaza, with implications for international troop deployment amid a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, a major corruption scandal shakes the Ukrainian government, leading to raids and investigations involving high-level officials close to President Zelenskyy. With allegations of inflated contracts and possible ties to a former advisor, the scandal threatens Zelenskyy’s credibility and could impact Western aid during a critical time for Ukraine.
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U.S.-Backed Base Claims And The Denial Gap
- Israeli outlets report a U.S.-backed base near Gaza to host thousands of international troops.
- CENTCOM denies U.S. troop deployment but doesn't rule out U.S.-funded facilities for other forces.
Denial Words Leave Operational Options Open
- Language focusing on U.S. personnel leaves room for Washington to fund or build facilities used by others.
- Such infrastructure could be on Israeli soil and still support an international stabilization mission.
Peacekeeping Models Need Big Support Hubs
- Post-ceasefire plans discussed include UN missions or Arab-led coalitions backed by Western logistics.
- Any such force would require housing, command centers, medical and maintenance facilities nearby.