An unlikely answer has been found for who should lead the process of running Gaza after Israel’s genocidal war: Tony Blair. It was revealed last week that the former British prime minister – a controversial figure in the Middle East, to say the least – was being considered to lead a transitional authority in the enclave. Haaretz has now published a leaked draft plan of what Gaza would look like under Blair’s initiative.
The plan reveals a hierarchy in which an international board of billionaires and businesspeople sit at the top, while highly vetted "neutral" Palestinian administrators are at the bottom. It sets out a three-year plan, budgeted at $90m in the first year, $134m in the second and $164m in the third (these are solely management expenses, and don’t include reconstruction or aid). The administration would work closely with Israel, Egypt and the US, and, according to Israeli sources cited by Haartez, has the backing of the White House.
Middle East Eye breaks down key highlights from the 21-page leaked document.
Published: September 29, 2025 3:44 pm
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