Tony Blair

As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis

The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.

Palestinians stand near the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 17, 2026
Palestinians walk along a street flooded by rainwater in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 13, 2026.

Donald Trump sets $1 billion price tag for permanent seats on Gaza Board of Peace - report

US President Donald Trump participates in a roundtable discussion with business leaders at the White House in Washington, December 10, 2025.

Trump: Gaza 'Board of Peace' membership will be announced early 2026

Former British prime minister Tony Blair attends the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change's annual Future of Britain Conference, in London, Britain, July 9, 2024.

Tony Blair dropped from Trump's Gaza 'board of peace' after Arab objections - Financial Times


Prosor urges PA to resume direct talks

Conflict at UN would be detrimental to both sides, says Israel’s envoy; Prosor says back-channel talks conducted by Blair "making progress," have not succeeded in averting Palestinian bid.

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Blair: Quartet talks were not a failure, talks must resume

Quartet envoy tells Channel 2 he understands why Palestinians seek UN upgrade, but only negotiations will solve peace process.

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Quartet meeting to attempt to restart talks likely in July

Proposed summit would take place days before PA would be expected to inform secretary-general of its desire to seek recognition at UN.

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Blair leaves Colony Hotel for new digs in Sheikh Jarrah

Official close to Blair says move was initiated for cost reasons; Office of Quartet Representative occupied 15 rooms for five years.

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UK JNF head: Cameron resigned due to anti-Israel pressure

Samuel Hayek, chairman of JNF UK: “Mr. Cameron’s decision is a clear, politically motivated attack on Israel and this is a worrying development.”

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Live: Matisyahu, Sarah Silverman on Jewish identity

Watch video of panel at "Facing Tomorrow" Presidential Conference on the Young Generation vs. Ancient Tradition.

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Blair: Iran must not be allowed to develop nuke program

Speaking at J'lem's Presidential Conference, Quartet envoy stresses Israel is model for the entire Middle East.

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Watch: Peres, Blair, Amos Oz speak at Presidential Conf.

Speakers to discuss "Nation, Interests and Ethics in the Journey Toward Tomorrow"; Netanyahu, Livni also set to speak during 3-day conference.

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Blair: 'Arab Spring' hurts chances of securing peace deal

Special Mideast envoy writes that Israelis, Palestinians, are afraid to make concessions as regional political context rapidly changes.

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Blair: Obama worried about Palestinian state declaration

Former British PM says Israeli position is "particularly dangerous in run-up to September," as Palestinians prepare for unilateral steps.

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