US EditionBlair ruled out of Gaza’s ‘board of peace’: Report
Arab and Muslim states objected to Blair’s leadership on the Gaza peace board due to his Iraq war legacy, risking Palestinian marginalization in the US-led 20-point plan.
- An ally of Tony Blair told the Financial Times that Blair will not sit on the `board of peace` after objections from several Arab and Muslim states.
- Several Arab and Muslim states objected because Tony Blair's reputation was damaged by his support for the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq, despite his work on Gaza peace plans for over a year.
- He is expected to join an executive committee with Jared Kushner, former White House adviser, and Steve Witkoff, Trump adviser, coordinating between the board of peace and a Palestinian technocratic committee.
- The US plan has largely stalled since it was announced more than two months ago, and promised appointments said to be named `in the next few days` have not been made.
- International reporting and UN commentary note that Francesca Albanese accused Israel of using the ceasefire to pursue the `ethnic cleansing of Palestine` and The National last Friday reported at least 356 killed.
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'Tarnished legacy': What role for Tony Blair in Trump's peace plan for Gaza?
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been dropped from US President Donald Trump’s “board of peace” in Gaza due to opposition from Arab and Muslim nations, according to a report from The Financial Times. Blair’s history of intervention in the Middle East cast a long shadow over his involvement in the controversial new peace plan.
The former British Prime Minister weighs on the role of the war in Iraq. Hamas holds back on stage 2 of the plan (ANSA)
Tony Blair Excluded from Gaza Peace Panel After Arab States Object.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Sir Tony Blair will not hold a leading position on a proposed Gaza peace council, following objections from Arab states.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and Arab leaders.WHEN & WHERE: Reported on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, regarding the Gaza peace council.KEY QUOTE: “I liked Blair, but I want to make sure he’s acceptable to all parties in the peace process.…
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