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Blair could help oversee Gaza transition under Trump plan

Blair could help oversee Gaza transition under Trump plan

Summary

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair might help oversee Gaza under a new plan supported by US President Donald Trump. This plan includes creating an international group, led by Trump, to manage Gaza temporarily after peace is achieved. The goal is to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and promote peace and development in the region.

Key Facts

  • Tony Blair may join an international body to manage Gaza under a US-backed plan.
  • The initiative is part of a plan to stop the nearly two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas.
  • Trump named the new group the "Board of Peace" and will chair it.
  • The plan calls for the return of Israeli hostages and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza in stages.
  • Blair has previously worked as a Middle East envoy for international powers, focusing on Palestine.
  • If Hamas rejects the plan, Trump supports Israel's right to act accordingly.
  • The plan hints at a future Palestinian state if reforms are implemented.
  • The international body will temporarily govern Gaza, with no role for Hamas.

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