What Is the International Occupation Plan for Gaza Under Tony Blair’s Leadership? Details Revealed
The English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, reports that while Israel continues its genocide in Gaza-wiht casualties approaching 65,000 and hundreds of thousands more missing, injured, mutilated, or displaced-a parallel diplomatic battle is underway.
Recently, the British magazine The Economist published a report detailing several post-war proposals for Gaza from various governments and research centers. These include European and Arab initiatives as well as plans formulated by Hamas. The magazine highlighted that the most controversial plan is led by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Details of the American Plan Under Blair’s Administration over Gaza
The Economist quoted informed sources saying that Blair’s governing body would operate under United Nations authorization as a “supreme political and legal authority” for five years. It would be managed by a seven-member council supported by a small executive secretariat. Funding would come from Gulf states.
The magazine added that prominent figures such as Jared Kushner, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, back this project. Last August, Trump coordinated this plan with Blair along with American and Israeli envoys before presenting it to Arab and Asian leaders.
Though, The Economist acknowledges widespread Palestinian concerns that this plan risks becoming a new form of international occupation-concerns intensified by Britain’s colonial history in palestine and Tony Blair’s negative legacy tied to his role in the 2003 Iraq invasion and previous failed efforts as Quartet envoy.
The report further notes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud abbas is also seeking to regain control over Gaza via an Arab-backed technocratic government.
Simultaneously occurring, Hamas has expressed its readiness to permit an independent government to administer Gaza on condition that there is a genuine political horizon accompanying such arrangements. Though, according to The Economist, Hamas resists relinquishing control over civil sectors like education and health services.
In contrast, Netanyahu’s cabinet insists on maintaining control over Gaza. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich openly discusses real estate wealth in Gaza while Netanyahu repeatedly refuses any commitment toward Blair’s plan during their communications. Observers believe Tel Aviv exploits disputes around “the day after war” scenario to buy time and impose new realities on the ground.
Israeli newspaper Haaretz detailed this proposal involves establishing an “international authority” authorized by the UN Security Council to oversee reconstruction and governance of Gaza for several years. A multinational force would secure borders and prevent Hamas from regaining power.
Haaretz adds ambiguity remains about when or how governance will transfer back to the palestinian Authority in Gaza. Arab sources warn israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might exploit these uncertainties to block PA participation in governing Gaza.
On another front, Britain’s Financial Times reported Tony Blair has personally promoted international trusteeship over Gaza for months-an idea rejected outright by Arab capitals.
The newspaper revealed Trump’s version incorporates elements previously proposed within European and Arab initiatives: namely permanent ceasefire coupled with release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza; replacement of Israeli forces with an international contingent; temporary administration of Gaza under Palestinian committees supervised internationally; strict bans on forced displacement within any part of this framework.
This plan excludes Hamas from future governance roles but likely allows gradual integration of Palestinian Authority participation into this trusteeship system eventually. Ultimately though, what will transpire next in Gaza remains uncertain awaiting real outcomes on ground developments.
