The appointment of Tony Blair as a key member of the “Peace Board” to oversee the Gaza peace plan, proposed by Trump on September 29, 2025, is an intolerable affront to the Palestinian people. As the architect of the 2003 invasion of Iraq based on false intelligence, Blair left a trail of hundreds of thousands of deaths and chaos, earning himself the title of “war criminal” in the Arab world and the United Kingdom. His warmongering record and failure to foresee human suffering make him a danger, not a savior, to a population already suffering a genocide. His presence will only deepen Palestinian mistrust and grief.
Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan seeks an immediate ceasefire and the demilitarization of Gaza. It includes the release of Hamas hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and proposes a reconstruction led by the “Peace Board,” chaired by Trump, with Blair as a prominent figure. This body will oversee a temporary governance, excluding Hamas, and promote a terror-free zone with economic development. However, Netanyahu’s reversal of the Israeli withdrawal raises questions, leaving Blair as a controversial symbol in a biased design.
Blair fits this plan because of his past as the Quartet’s Middle East envoy (2007-2015), where he promoted Palestinian economic projects with mediocre results. His network of contacts with Western leaders and his role at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change make him useful to US and Israeli interests. However, his track record indicates that he will prioritize foreign agendas over Palestinian needs, aligning himself with Trump’s vision of benefiting Israel. This reinforces the idea that his role is political, not humanitarian.
From Jeremy Corbyn’s perspective, Blair should not approach Gaza, as his legacy of violence in Iraq destroys his moral legitimacy. Corbyn insists that Palestinian self-determination must prevail over impositions by figures like Blair, Trump, or Netanyahu. The plan covers up the total occupation of Palestine, and it is hypocritical to use Blair to broker “peace” after his warlike past. The appointment is a betrayal of justice.
The impact on Palestine would be devastating, marginalizing its agency with an external governance led by Blair. The exclusion of Hamas and the presence of an international stabilization force could crush resistance, perpetuating a disguised occupation. Palestinians would face displacement or even worse living conditions, as evidenced by the current humanitarian crisis. The promise of aid seems hollow in the face of Blair’s history of ignoring mass slaughter.
Israel, on the other hand, benefits from consolidating its control over Gaza without formal annexation. The IDF’s partial withdrawal, linked to demilitarization, ensures secure borders while maintaining a perimeter presence aligned with Netanyahu’s interests. Trump’s backing and Blair’s oversight ensure that Israeli security priorities dominate, reinforcing its regional power. This perpetuates an imbalance that favors Israel at the expense of Palestinian rights.
The ongoing genocide intensifies under Blair, who normalizes impunity for leaders responsible for massacres. His experience in Iraq suggests he will prioritize geopolitical stability over halting the violence, leaving Gaza open to further attacks. The lack of real commitment to a Palestinian state and Netanyahu’s stance indicate that the conflict will persist, prolonging the suffering. This appointment turns “peace” into a mask for domination.
The diagnosis is alarming: Blair as the wolf in Gaza peace reflects a US-Israeli strategy to impose unilateral control. Palestine loses sovereignty and its struggle for life, Israel gains strategic security, and genocide becomes institutionalized. Critics see it as renewed colonialism, with Blair’s past as proof of its danger. Without drastic changes, this plan will seal the Palestinian tragedy.
