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Blair Excluded from Trump's Gaza Board Amid Objections

12/9/2025

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Tony Blair, the former UK Prime Minister, will not join U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza board because Arab and Muslim nations object.
Blair was the only figure linked to the 20-point plan when announced.
Trump praised Blair and indicated that consensus among all parties is needed.
Blair may serve on a smaller executive committee with advisers and officials.
The shift shows challenges recruiting nations for a peacekeeping force amid violence.

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Tony Blair, the former UK Prime Minister, will not join U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza board because Arab and Muslim nations object.
Blair was the only figure linked to the 20-point plan when announced.
Trump praised Blair and indicated that consensus among all parties is needed.
Blair may serve on a smaller executive committee with advisers and officials.
The shift shows challenges recruiting nations for a peacekeeping force amid violence.