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


Tony Blair reportedly to step back as Mideast Quartet envoy

Blair has realized that his high-profile role is no longer appropriate, according to sources close to situation.

Quartet envoy to Middle East Tony Blair

Tony Blair’s flawed peace plan

There is an elephant in the room, which Blair pointedly ignores.

Quartet envoy to Middle East Tony Blair

Peres and Blair: We must work toward lasting peace

Standing for last time in official capacity with Quartet Special Envoy Tony Blair, president welcoms potential of ceasefire.

President Shimon Peres meets with Quartet envoy Tony Blair in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu to Tony Blair: World must distance itself from those who kidnap children

Prime minister meets with Quartet envoy Tony Blair, reminds him that kidnapping reveals Hamas's "true face."

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

What Blair should have said

Blair has understood that, with the world facing a lethal threat, there is an even more dangerous reluctance in the West to engage with it.

Blair and Peres

Quartet to meet in Munich over stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Ashton, Kerry, UN's Ban, and other leaders to discuss how to help both sides reach "difficult and bold decisions."

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Israel prepares for Sharon's funeral, arrival of world dignitaries

Former and current world leaders to attend Knesset memorial service; funeral at Sycamore Ranch to be open for public.

Knesset guard carry former PM Ariel Sharon's coffin, January 12, 2014.

June 24: Journalistic License

Greer Fay Cashman’s “Peres confers Presidential Medal of Distinction on Bill Clinton” was slathering in its obsequiousness.

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Presidential Conference to host all-star lineup

Bill Clinton, Barbra Streisand, AOL's Tim Armstrong, Tony Blair, Prince Albert of Monaco, and Other Leaders in Technology, Government, Science, Entertainment, and Education Among Featured Participants of Conference

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Blair: Syria’s rebels want democracy; help arm them

Mideast envoy tells 'Times' we must take "more interventionist line" in Syria; says Iran biggest destabilizing force in region.

Quartet Mideast envoy Tony Blair 311 (R)