Tony Blair
Jared Kushner and Tony Blair to Lead Gaza Reconstruction Efforts Under Trump's New Middle East Peace Plan
Dec 08, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Former White House adviser Jared Kushner and ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will head Gaza's post-war reconstruction on an executive board reporting to Trump's "board of peace." The plan includes Palestinian technocrats governing daily affairs, but faces significant challenges as Hamas refuses to disarm while Israel demands demilitarization before withdrawal. The initiative also proposes "alternative safe communities" and an international stabilization force to secure the region.
US Proposal Outlines Gaza's Temporary Governance with Roles for Trump and Blair: What You Need to Know
Sep 30, 2025 10:19 am CST
The White House has released a comprehensive peace plan aimed at ending Israel's war in Gaza, featuring a surprising governance structure that includes roles for former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President Donald Trump. The plan proposes a technocratic Palestinian committee for day-to-day governance supervised by an international "Board of Peace" chaired by Trump. Despite welcoming reactions from some quarters, Blair's involvement has sparked criticism due to his controversial history with Iraq and British colonialism in the region.
Muslim Nations Rally Behind Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: International Support and Local Skepticism
Sep 30, 2025 07:53 am CST
President Trump's Gaza peace proposal has garnered significant backing from major Muslim nations including Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, while facing skepticism from Palestinian factions. The plan, which Netanyahu supports, includes a transitional governing body and has received endorsements from European allies urging Hamas to release hostages and accept the terms to end the devastating conflict.