In a surprising move, former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has been chosen by US President Donald Trump to play a pivotal role in overseeing the future of the Gaza Strip as part of what Trump has described as the “greatest and most prestigious board ever assembled.” Blair’s name appeared alongside high-profile Trump administration officials as a founding member of the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’.
The announcement has garnered mixed reactions globally, with some viewing it as a positive step towards peace and stability in the region, while others have expressed concerns over the composition of the board and its potential implications.
According to a report by Sky News, Trump’s 20-point plan for the transformation of Gaza includes inviting other world leaders to join the board. Leaders from countries such as Argentina, Canada, Egypt, and Turkey have reportedly been invited to participate in the initiative.
However, Israel has raised objections to the composition of the board, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stating that the announcement was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is expected to address the issue with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Blair, who expressed feeling “honored” to be part of Trump’s efforts to rebuild Gaza, will be working alongside a diverse group of individuals from various countries to address the challenges facing the region.
As the news continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this initiative will impact the future of Gaza and whether it will lead to tangible progress in the pursuit of peace and stability in the region.
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References:
– [Sky News](https://news.sky.com/story/tony-blair-to-oversee-gazas-future-as-part-of-trumps-greatest-and-most-prestigious-board-of-peace-13495223)
– [Breaking News](https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/former-pm-sir-tony-blair-chosen-by-donald-trump-for-gaza-board-of-peace-1854159.html)
– [The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/milei-erdogan-invited-to-join-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace)
– [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/world/middleeast/trump-gaza-israel-board-peace.html)
– [South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3340285/israel-objects-composition-trump-led-gaza-board-peace?utm_source=rss_feed)
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