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Tony Blair Urged to Explain Advice to Trump on Gaza Plans

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is under pressure to provide evidence to Parliament on his discussions with US President Donald Trump about plans for Gaza. The meeting, which was not publicly disclosed, is believed to have involved plans for the region post-war, as well as the current hostage crisis and food aid deliveries. Tony Blair's Institute has previously denied any involvement in plans to forcibly relocate Palestinians, but it is understood that Blair has been working closely with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on these issues.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tony Blair met with Donald Trump, alongside Jared Kushner, to discuss plans for Gaza post-war, as well as the current hostage crisis and food aid deliveries.
  • The meeting did not appear on Trump's public schedule and details of the discussions remain unclear.
  • Tony Blair's Institute has previously denied any involvement in plans to forcibly relocate Palestinians.
  • Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has called on Blair to provide evidence to Parliament on his discussions with the Trump administration.
  • Trump has previously expressed support for expelling Palestinians from their homes and turning Gaza into a resort, an idea reportedly given to him by Kushner.
  • Steve Witkoff, US envoy to the Middle East, believes the conflict can be ended "certainly before the end of this year" under Trump's leadership.
  • Trump has the power to help end the war in Gaza, get hostages out, and deliver aid to alleviate humanitarian suffering.
  • Tony Blair is understood to have been working closely with Kushner on plans for Gaza in recent months.

Statistics:

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Sources:

  • "Mr Witkoff did not provide any further details about the meeting, but told Fox he believed the conflict could be ended 'certainly before the end of this year'". (Source: Fox News)
  • "The Tony Blair Institute [has] previously said none of the discussions Blair has had with Trump [has] involved the forced relocation of Palestinians." (Source: The Tony Blair Institute)
  • "Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called on Tony Blair to give evidence before Parliament... 'Trump has a unique power to help end this war, get the hostages out, and get the desperately needed aid in to relieve the horrendous human suffering in Gaza'." (Source: Unspecified)

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