Trump’s Middle East: The colonial governor returns
Tony Blair’s potential appointment as Gaza governor, supported by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, has ignited global criticism, with critics denouncing it as a novel form of colonialism. | Today’s Political Cartoon.
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, backed by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, is being pushed as a possible governor of Gaza under an international mandate to oversee Gaza’s postwar governance.
However, the plan has sparked anger among Palestinians, their supporters, and their international allies, who condemn the move as a revival of colonialism and fear further domination rather than genuine sovereignty or justice. They see Blair’s appointment as likely to increase tensions in the region, citing his involvement in past conflicts — especially the disastrous legacy of the Iraq War, and his pro-Israel stance. Many believe he is unfit to lead.
GOING FURTHER
Netanyahu backs Trump's peace plan for Gaza - as role for Blair revealed | SKY NEWS
Tony Blair and Donald Trump to 'govern Gaza' under President's plan to end war | THE MIRROR
Why is the divisive Tony Blair now touted for post-Gaza war interim role? | AL JAZEERA
Should Tony Blair run Gaza? | THE WEEK
A breakdown of Tony Blair’s bizarre proposal to run Gaza | MIDDLE EAST EYE
Starmer welcomes Trump’s plan for peace in Gaza and calls on Hamas to agree | EVENING STANDARD
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