A New American Plan for Gaza .. Tony Blair at the Head of the International Transitional Authority

In a notable development within the American efforts aimed at ending the ongoing Israeli war on the Gaza Strip for two years, informed sources revealed that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is seeking to play a pivotal role in the post-war phase by heading a new entity called "the International Transitional Authority for Gaza," according to what the Financial Times reported.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is working on developing a comprehensive peace plan to end the war and rearrange the situation in Gaza, which includes a proposal to establish "international trusteeship" to manage the sector, a concept that Blair has been promoting independently for several months.

It is noted that Tony Blair previously held the position of envoy for the Quartet on the Middle East after leaving the British government.

Reports indicate that he is currently working separately on formulating a plan to manage Gaza's affairs through a temporary international entity, with American support and encouragement.

One insider on the discussions confirmed that Washington sees Blair as a suitable figure to play a key role in the arrangements for managing Gaza after the military operations end.

However, the proposal faces opposition from several Arab and European countries, which consider the idea of "international trusteeship" over Gaza a step that would marginalize the Palestinians and impose a solution that lacks popular legitimacy, especially in the eyes of the residents of the sector.

These countries propose an alternative consisting of a Palestinian technocratic administration supported by the Palestinian Authority, which still controls parts of the West Bank, without direct international intervention.

Blair had participated in an important meeting held in late August chaired by Trump, during which attendees discussed the outcomes of the war in Gaza and post-war plans.

He also collaborated with the Tony Blair Institute in July on a project called "Gaza Riviera," in cooperation with the global consulting firm BCG, as part of efforts to rebuild the sector.

However, the institute emphasized at that time that all discussions and projects related to the reconstruction of Gaza did not include any proposal for the forced displacement of the population.

The success of this plan remains contingent on the reaction of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is scheduled to meet with the American president next Monday in Washington, amid international anticipation of Israel's position on the proposed ideas regarding Gaza.