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Netanyahu, Blair Plan Controversial Governance for Gaza

12/8/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met secretly with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss a governance plan for the Gaza Strip.
The proposal, based on U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point plan, includes establishing a "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza for two years, with a renewal option.
Blair suggested a pilot scheme for the Palestinian Authority to control specific areas.
Palestinian factions criticized the initiative as a return to foreign rule similar to the British Mandate.
An announcement regarding the plan is anticipated by the end of 2025.

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Story summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met secretly with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss a governance plan for the Gaza Strip.
The proposal, based on U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point plan, includes establishing a "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza for two years, with a renewal option.
Blair suggested a pilot scheme for the Palestinian Authority to control specific areas.
Palestinian factions criticized the initiative as a return to foreign rule similar to the British Mandate.
An announcement regarding the plan is anticipated by the end of 2025.