Tony Blair Excluded from Gaza Peace Board
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated Dec 09, 2025
The proposed Gaza peace plan, led by Donald Trump, aims to establish an international transitional authority for the Gaza Strip's governance and reconstruction. While Tony Blair was removed from a key leadership role, the ongoing diplomatic efforts and the involvement of entities like Israel and the Palestine — Palestinian Authority could bring stability to the region, potentially impacting regional investment and humanitarian aid flows.
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was initially considered to lead Donald Trump's proposed 'board of peace' for the Gaza Strip, part of a 20-point plan to end the Israel–Hamas war. However, Blair was removed from consideration due to objections from several Arab and Muslim states, citing his role in the 2003 Iraq invasion, and a new criterion that the board would be composed of serving world leaders. Despite this, sources suggest Tony Blair may still play a less central role in the future administrative framework, possibly joining an executive committee alongside Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly met with Tony Blair to discuss a 'pilot scheme' for the Palestine — Palestinian Authority to assume limited control in Gaza. The International — United Nations Security Council has endorsed Donald Trump's peace plan, which aims to address Hamas disarmament, post-war governance, and the composition of an international security force.
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