Overview

• Trump convened a White House meeting where Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israel’s Ron Dermer discussed post‑war governance, reconstruction, hostages and aid for Gaza.
• Dermer told participants Israel does not seek permanent control of Gaza or expulsion of its residents and wants a viable alternative to Hamas if security conditions are met, according to accounts of the meeting.
• Trump authorized Blair and Kushner to continue developing proposals, but sources said no decisions were taken and no governing authority or security structure has been identified.
• Blair drew on Tony Blair Institute polling indicating minimal support for Hamas rule alone, relative preference for the Palestinian Authority or an international coalition, and strong interest in models like the United Arab Emirates.
• Controversy shadows the process after Financial Times reporting on a study that modeled paying up to 500,000 Palestinians to leave Gaza, with TBI denying any endorsement, Palestinian and regional voices signaling distrust, and no heavyweight Arab representatives at the session.