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Trump Backs Tony Blair as First Named Member of Gaza 'Board of Peace'

His selection reflects reliance on his Kushner ties to open doors in the region.

People walk with humanitarian aid packages that they received from a distribution centre in the central Gaza Strip, on Tuesday.
Former British prime minister and the Middle East Quartet's new envoy Tony Blair speaks during a joint press conference at Belem Cultural Center, in Lisbon July 19, 2007.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks during the 'Future Of Britain' conference on July 9, 2024, in London, England.
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump publicly praised Tony Blair and said the former UK leader wants to serve on a new Trump‑chaired Board of Peace focused on Gaza.
  • Blair welcomed Trump's direct involvement as a strong signal, while The Times reported he is the first named member under consideration for the board.
  • Blair’s path runs through a long relationship with Jared Kushner, with recent White House meetings that included Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss reconstruction ideas.
  • Palestinian figures, including Hamas officials Taher al‑Nunu and Husam Badran, have rejected a leading role for Blair, citing his Iraq War record and perceived pro‑Israel bias from his Quartet tenure.
  • A Financial Times investigation said Blair’s institute staff worked on a study that explored paying Gazans to leave, a claim the Institute rejects as not reflecting its plans.