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'Trusted by everybody': Expert reveals whether Tony Blair can help lead Gaza

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 30 Sept 2025, 5:55pm
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair may have a major role in the future of Gaza. Photo / Getty Images
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair may have a major role in the future of Gaza. Photo / Getty Images

'Trusted by everybody': Expert reveals whether Tony Blair can help lead Gaza

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 30 Sept 2025, 5:55pm

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new 20-point-plan to end the war in Gaza - and one former British Prime Minister is set to play a key role.

If Hamas agrees to the deal, the war will end immediately, with Israeli troops withdrawing and Hamas releasing all hostages.

Donald Trump will head the Gaza transitional Government, made up of Palestinians and experts, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Former Political Secretary to Tony Blair, John McTernan, says plenty of groups trust Tony Blair's word - and he brings plenty of experience.

"He's trusted by everybody, because when he's involved in a deal, the deal is stuck to because people can trust his word - he's a major operator." 

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