Overview

• Blair has agreed to serve on a Trump-led committee under a draft plan to oversee Gaza through an international 'Board of Peace', though his specific role remains undefined.
• Hamas official Taher Al-Nono rejected any involvement by Blair and any foreign guardianship, asserting Gazans can manage their own affairs.
• Blair’s office described the proposal as a 'bold and intelligent plan' and offered no further details on his prospective duties.
• Reactions are polarized, with some diplomats citing Blair’s access to U.S., Israeli and Gulf decision-makers, while Labour figures and Palestinian commentators condemn his Iraq-era legacy and perceived pro-Israel bias.
• The initiative is still a draft without clear mechanisms or broad Arab and Palestinian buy-in, and UK government support is uncertain as analysts warn it risks prioritizing economic projects over political rights.