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U.S. Backs Tony Blair to Lead Proposed Gaza Transitional Authority

Blair’s office says he will not support any plan that displaces Gaza’s population.

Overview

  • Reports describe an interim body seeking a UN mandate for roughly five years, initially operating from Egypt with support from Gulf states.
  • The authority is envisioned to administer Gaza temporarily before transferring control to Palestinian institutions, with some accounts pointing to the Palestinian Authority.
  • The concept was discussed during UN General Assembly meetings led by President Trump with Arab leaders, following Blair’s August talks at the White House.
  • Axios reports ongoing contacts that include Blair speaking with Mahmoud Abbas and Jared Kushner engaging Benjamin Netanyahu on post‑war arrangements.
  • No UN authorization or appointment has been issued, though former Mossad chief Yosi Cohen publicly endorsed Blair as a strong candidate.