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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Aamna Mohdin

Friday briefing: Why are Palestinians shut out of post-war plans while Tony Blair discusses their future?

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks as he attends a panel discussion during the Austrian World Summit in Vienna, Austria on June 3, 2025. The Summit aims to connect stakeholders from politics, civil society and business to create a broad alliance for climate protection. It has been organized by the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative.
What is the plan Tony Blair is putting together for Gaza? Photograph: Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images

Good morning. Tony Blair is back and he has plans for the Middle East.

No, you have not woken up and jumped back two decades in time. The former Labour leader, who was put under pressure to resign after the disastrous decision to go to war with Iraq – which led to the death of a million Iraqis and created a vacuum later filled by the brutal Islamic State – is back in the headlines this week.

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